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Physician Burnout

Supports for physicians feeling stress or burnout

March 18, 2020

Many physicians are on the front lines of the COVID-19 public health emergency, working hard to support patients and their families during this difficult time. With high demands due to the crisis, physicians may also feel anxiety and increased stress. 

The Physician Health Program (PHP)...
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burnout, mental health, php, COVID-19
Sick notes

BC doctors urge employers to stop asking for sick notes

March 18, 2020

BC’s doctors are asking employers to not require sick notes during the COVID-19 outbreak, building on statements from both the Provincial Health Officer Dr Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix that there is “no need – none – for sick notes at this time.” 

“Sick notes place an...
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sick notes, COVID-19

New guides for physicians on using virtual care

March 18, 2020

For the most up-to-date virtual care resources, please visit the Doctors Technology Office's Health Technology Resources page under the Virtual Care tab here. 

March 18, 2020

Effective primary care coverage is essential during the COVID-19 outbreak and...
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DTO, virtual care, COVID-19

Worried you might have COVID-19? Use the new self-assessment tool

March 18, 2020
British Columbians who are concerned they may have symptoms related to COVID-19 are encouraged to use an Online Self-Assessment Tool developed by the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC), which may be particularly helpful for people in self-isolation and those returning from travel abroad (and...
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COVID-19

Register for virtual care webinar

March 17, 2020

A webinar will be held on Thursday, March 19 at 7 a.m. to provide a physician-led overview of the Doctors Technology Office (DTO) Virtual Care Quick Start Guide and a Q&A session about planning to treat patients remotely. The session will be recorded and made available for physicians who are...
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virtual care, DTO