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What you should know about the 2022-2025 Doctors of BC-WorkSafeBC Physician Services Agreement

May 29, 2024

In March 2024, Doctors of BC and WorkSafeBC signed the 2022-2025 Physicians and Surgeons’ WorkSafeBC Services Agreement which covers negotiated WorkSafeBC fee increases, as well as changes to reduce the administrative time it takes physicians when caring for patients with a work-related injury....
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New Doctors of BC policy resolution calls for elimination of sick notes

May 17, 2024

For many years, Doctors of BC has publicly advocated for the elimination of routine sick note requests (for colds or the flu, etc.) made by employers in British Columbia. In April 2024, Doctors of BC’s Board of Directors approved a policy resolution that recommends the provincial government...
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Supporting BC’s doctors during the 2024 wildfire season

May 14, 2024

Wildfires impact thousands of British Columbians each year causing huge upheaval and impacts to communities across our province. To support the BC doctors and health care providers who find themselves working through the challenges brought on by wildfires and/or who are displaced by them,...
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Together for Health: Protecting your health during wildfire season

May 14, 2024

Wildfire season is once again off to an early and concerning start in BC. As this increasingly becomes the norm, it’s important that British Columbians – and individuals across Canada – know how to keep themselves healthy amidst smokey skies.

Who’s at risk

With wildfire smoke...
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Update on College Library Closure

May 9, 2024

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC has permanently closed its medical library which provided BC physicians with access to resources to support their clinical work, research, teaching, and ongoing learning. However, the services it offered are still available through other providers....
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