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British Columbians Unhappy with Government’s Handling of Health Care -- but split on whether a spending cap is needed

October 5, 2011

Vancouver, BC – In a recent Ipsos Reid survey conducted on behalf of the BC Medical Association (BCMA) 60% of British Columbians polled said they disapprove of the job the provincial government is doing to manage the health care system.  But respondents were split when it came...
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Facts - Piles of Paperwork

September 20, 2011

…the average BC physician spends 10.5 hours per week on paperwork.

Cut down on paperwork.

 

Physicians in BC work an average of 51.4 hours per week (in contrast, the average Canadian works 36 hours per week).  While that number has not changed significantly over the past 4...
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Advance Directives

August 15, 2011

On September 1, 2011 changes to the Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act and other acts (the Representation Agreement Act, Mental Health Act, Power of Attorney Act, Adult Guardianship Act) come into effect. The changes affect all health care providers. Patients may hear about...
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Facts - The Cost of Becoming a Doctor

August 5, 2011

…the average Canadian medical student graduates with over $158,000 in debt.

How can we ease student debt?

 

The rising cost of a medical education means that most students now graduate with upwards of $150,000 of debt in the form of student loans and lines of credit. That...
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Facts - Physician Aging and Retirement

July 5, 2011

…the average age of BC physicians is 51.1 years old.

What does this mean for healthcare in BC?

Like the rest of the Canada, BC’s physician population is aging. As the baby boomers near retirement age, more and more physicians are choosing to...
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