COVID-19

Dr Sarah Freedman – Finding joy in difficult times through song

October 20, 2020

During the dark, early days of the pandemic, Dr Sarah Freedman’s mood was as grey as a Vancouver rain. 

“It was a really heavy time and I felt as if I needed joy in my life,” said Dr Freedman, a Vancouver-based pediatrician. “I watched videos of the Toronto and Calgary physicians’ choirs...
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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
Physician handing prescription to patient

Safe Access in BC: Breaking down drug barriers to save lives

September 18, 2020

One of the more challenging aspects of my role as Doctors of BC President has been the media representation of current issues facing our profession. I appreciate our engaged membership that help keep me informed through communication of issues and suggested solutions. Many of you know, I...
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Safe Access, Harm Reduction, opioids, COVID-19

I’d Love to Change the World (but I don’t know what to do) - Ten Years After

September 1, 2020

At this stage of the Covid pandemic, I think we’d all like to change the trajectory of where we are heading as a community, as a nation, and how we are to live our lives over the next few years…if only we knew how. Hard to do in the absence of any certainties. I also think we can agree that...
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COVID-19, virtual care, health inequities, collaboration
BC ECHO

New training for BC physicians to help improve care for people with alcohol use disorder

August 18, 2020
Thousands of doctors and other health care providers across BC are an important point of contact for patients who need medical help to manage their alcohol use, which studies show has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. To ensure providers have the tools they need, the BC Centre for Substance...
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substance use, COVID-19