News

Doctor wearing Personal Protective Equipment in clinic

Updates on personal protective equipment and planning for COVID-19

October 20, 2020

In a recent President’s Letter (log-In required), Dr Kathleen Ross updated BC’s doctors on supports available to them as the pandemic moves into the fall and winter.

Updates from the Ministry of Health include:

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Community...
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PPE, Covid19
Negotiations

Seeking your input: Negotiations survey on the next Physician Master Agreement

October 20, 2020

In June 2021, Doctors of BC will begin negotiations with government on a new Physician Master Agreement (PMA). To better prepare, we are reaching out to our members to find out what’s important to you when it comes to negotiating on your behalf.  The PMA affects every doctor in BC – it impacts...
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pma, negotiations, survey
Contracts Webinar

Recorded webinars – learn more about new contract options for physicians

October 19, 2020

Doctors can now view recorded webinars providing detailed information on two new family doctor contract options as well as a COVID-19 temporary contract. 

Presentations by Paul Straszak, Doctors of BC’s Chief Negotiator, and Mark Armitage, Assistant Deputy Minister of Health, are followed...
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Doctors share their tips to help BC slow the spread of COVID-19

October 6, 2020

As COVID-19 numbers continue to rise in our province, Doctors of BC reached out to physicians to gather tips and ideas on staying safe this fall.

Here’s a list of some great ideas from doctors on navigating challenges, helping families adapt to pandemic conditions and practicing safety...
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COVID-19

Appointments made to Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Working Group

October 6, 2020

The Doctors of BC Board of Directors approved the appointments of seven doctors and a medical student to the Diversity and inclusion Advisory Working Group at its September meeting. The working group will provide input into implementation of recommendations from the Barrier Assessment report...
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diversity and inclusion