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Dr Kathleen Ross and Ajay Grewal

Recipient of Doctors of BC Presidential Scholars Award announced

October 9, 2019

In recognition of his academic excellence, hundreds of hours spent volunteering in his community, and a desire to make a real difference in health care, Ajay Grewal was recently announced as the inaugural winner of the Doctors of BC Presidential Scholars Award in Medicine.

A first of its...
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Ranitidine recall

Ranitidine recall: information for physicians

October 4, 2019

Ranitidine, an H2 blocker and reference drug in the Pharmacare program, will be in short supply over the next few months. Health Canada has called for distribution of the medication to be halted due to possible NDMA (a carcinogen) contamination. 

Patients can continue to take their...
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Award nominations

Nominate a deserving physician for a Doctors of BC Award

October 1, 2019

It is that time of the year when Doctors of BC wants to hear from physicians about the mentors, teachers and pioneers within the profession. Nominate them for a Doctors of BC Award to recognize them for their contributions. Closing date is November 30, 2019.

Doctors of BC is now accepting...
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WorkSafeBC Registration Guide

WorkSafeBC Registration Guide now available

September 30, 2019
For many physicians, registration with WorkSafeBC is an essential component of operating a practice, however the process of registering is not always easy or straightforward.

Because of this, we often hear from members looking for help or direction on how to register for WorkSafeBC coverage. As...
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Dr Leena Jain

Specialist project helps GPs and patients with better dementia diagnosis and management

September 20, 2019

September 21, 2019 is World Alzheimer’s Day, a campaign that began in 2012 to raise awareness and challenge the stigma around Alzheimer’s related dementia. As life expectancy increases due to advances in medicine, dementia, which impairs cognitive function, is becoming more prevalent among the...
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