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August 22, 2022
Updated October 13, 2022 | In the midst of the turmoil in primary care, doctors are developing some innovative approaches with the support of Divisions of Family Practice to ease their burden and better support their patients.
August 11, 2022
Pregnant patients in BC are now able to easily find information about maternity care providers available in their area, thanks to a new feature launched this month on the Pathways Medical Care Directory. Pathways is a non-profit organization supported by Doctors of BC and the British Columbia Ministry of Health through the General Practice Services Committee (GPSC). The Find a Maternity Care Provider provides information and resources so that expectant parents can:
August 09, 2022
POWELL RIVER – Today, the Powell River Division of Family Practice officially changed its name to qathet Division of Family Practice. The Tla’amin Nation leadership supports the use of the word qathet, which means “working together” and is pronounced “KA-thet.” The name change reflects the division’s commitment to reconciliation and acknowledgment of Indigenous-specific racism in the health care system.
August 09, 2022
An urban locum coverage pilot program is starting in fall 2022 to support family doctors in receiving much needed practice coverage for up to 10 days per year. It is intended to help address one of the top challenges facing family doctors: finding locum coverage to maintain continuity of care during leaves, which was consistently raised as a top priority in Doctors of BC’s recent engagement sessions. It is hoped that such a program can also help address the need to recruit and retain family doctors in community longitudinal practice.
August 09, 2022
Practice support coaches for the GPSC Practice Support Program (PSP) are onboarding into their roles at Doctors of BC throughout July, August, and September. It’s a key step in bringing together all PSP staff onto one team and transitioning service delivery from the health authorities into Doctors of BC. The committee announced in fall 2021 that GPSC-funded practice support staff from the health authorities would move to Doctors of BC, following extensive consultation with physicians, Divisions of Family Practice staff, and other key stakeholders.