News

Physicians team up to improve care and access for new mothers

October 12, 2018

The expansion of physician networks is a key part of the work underway to improve the primary care system for patients and providers. In networks, doctors work together to support each other and their patients, and to provide cross-coverage and continuous care.  

One group  of family...
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GPs, maternity, maternity care, patient medical home, clinic
Diversity and inclusion

Help us make Doctors of BC diverse and inclusive

October 11, 2018

Update November 14 - Thank you to physicians who expressed an interest to participate in this advisory working group. The call for expressions of interest has now closed. The Nominating Committee is expected to make its recommendations for appointments to the working group at...
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diversity and inclusion

Facility Engagement: Experiences point to positive change

October 10, 2018

Results of the provincial Facility Engagement Initiative are popping up across the province. Initiated as part of the Physician Master Agreement and administered by the Specialist Services Committee (SSC), it aims to strengthen communication and relationships between hospital-based physicians...
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Specialist Services Committee, facility engagement
cyber security

Cyber Security Awareness Month - Tips from the Doctors Technology Office (DTO)

October 5, 2018

October is international Cyber Security Awareness Month. Security breaches are an increasing issue for physician clinics, where EMR systems may involve teams of doctors and MOAs storing and accessing confidential patient information via multiple computers and mobile devices. Since the Personal...
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security
Be Active Every Day

Doctors are helping kids to get active every day

October 1, 2018

Autumn is here, and that means it is time for Doctors of BC’s annual Be Active Every Day campaign to help kids get more physically active and to adopt healthier lifestyles.

The campaign started October 1st, with nearly 5,000 students in elementary schools around the province...
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Be Active Every Day