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Updated: Doctors to register online for vaccine second dose

May 5, 2021

Doctors, other health care providers and medical office assistants who received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine are being asked to register on the provincial website to ensure they are contacted with an invitation for the second dose. 

Why is this happening?

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Dreamers, Skeptics and Healers

Dreamers, Skeptics and Healers: Explore the rich history of UBC’s Faculty of Medicine

May 3, 2021

The story of BC’s medical school is a fascinating one – from humble beginnings and countless triumphs and challenges, to its current reputation as a beacon of excellence – this is a story of aspirations becoming reality, and is a testament to the hard work and collaboration of the many people...
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New changes to MAiD legislation – what doctors need to know about Bill C7

April 30, 2021

In March of 2021, the federal government passed Bill C7 amending Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) legislation, which was established nearly five years ago. The most significant change removes the requirement that a person's natural death be reasonably foreseeable – and introduces a two-track...
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National Physicians' Day Video

National Physicians’ Day – Thanking our doctors

April 30, 2021

Every day, doctors in BC and across Canada go above and beyond, from caring for their patients, to collaborating on building a stronger health care system. The dedication of our doctors is well-established, and only continues to be reinforced during our collective fight against the COVID-19...
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DocTalks podcast: Vaccine hesitancy - Talking to patients about the COVID-19 vaccine

April 28, 2021

As the COVID-19 vaccines roll out across BC and the rest of Canada, there are significant concerns about vaccine hesitancy. If too many people are unwilling to get the vaccine because of those concerns, everyone’s safety is compromised.

In this episode of DocTalks, we speak to vaccine...
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