divisions of family practice

Video Series: Why Your Emotional Health Matters

New patient resources support mental health and emotional wellness

September 7, 2017

Most people experience daily stress. Although we realize the importance of mental health and emotional wellness, some need support to identify and manage the stress they experience. Thanks to the work of the Burnaby Division of Family Practice, physicians now have a resource to help empower...
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mental health, divisions of family practice

Doctors work with partners to recruit physicians to BC

November 14, 2016

BC’s doctors are taking a leadership role and working in partnership with government, Health Authorities and others to help bring new family physicians to our province.

With the launch of the new website PracticeinBC.ca, it is easier than ever for doctors, residents and students within...
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divisions of family practice, recruitment, retention

Partnering to improve primary care in Kamloops

October 6, 2016

Doctors of BC President Dr Alan Ruddiman and Dr Chip Bantock, chair of Thompson Region Division of Family Practice, joined BC’s Health Minister Terry Lake and representatives from Interior Health to announce an action plan to improve patient access to primary care in Kamloops.
 
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divisions of family practice
MeKeeper

App developed by Vancouver GP helps patients keep track of medical information

May 9, 2016

Health issues requiring patients to visit multiple doctors can be challenging for everyone involved. Patients often find themselves relaying information they don’t fully understand between their GP and their specialist, who may not have the most up-to-date information on patients’ medication...
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divisions of family practice

A GP for Me – what have we accomplished?

May 5, 2016

In recent days, you have seen a number of media stories on the future of primary care in BC. It’s not surprising that the focus has also been on A GP for Me, a joint initiative of the Doctors of BC and the BC government.

A GP for Me has a number of goals: to help British Columbians to...
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a gp for me, divisions of family practice, primary care