News
November 03, 2020
A dedicated family physician practicing in Fort St. James, Dr Anthon Meyer started as co-chair of the General Practice Services Committee (GPSC) in June 2020. The Update newsletter sat down with Dr Meyer and talked with him about his leadership style, what the GPSC is doing to support family doctors during this pandemic, and his views on what the future holds. What follows is a condensed version of that conversation.
October 26, 2020
Primary care networks (PCN) have enabled the Burnaby Division of Family Practice to implement programs and supports that address the health care needs of both the homeless and underhoused population and those who suffer from opioid use disorder. In March of this year, the Burnaby PCNs acted quickly to respond to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, as people in both groups targeted by these programs and supports are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19.
October 22, 2020
Are you a physician who is passionate about primary care and loves to explore issues and problem-solve? Someone who gets the big-picture of the health care system but also understands the practical, tangible issues doctors face every day? If you are - and you want to make a real difference for family doctors and their patients in BC - we encourage you to apply to become a member of the General Practice Services Committee (GPSC).
October 21, 2020
With many community doctors turning to virtual care to keep patients and staff safe during the pandemic, one of the questions raised was: “What can we do to help vulnerable patients who don’t have access to technology?” Dr Pardeep Dhillon and the Maple Ridge Division of Family Practice stepped up the challenge.
September 24, 2020
The following Ministry of Health communication was shared with health authorities, divisions and other partners earlier this fall. The framework recognizes that we must work together in our pandemic approach. The document is being shared with our partners at this time to help primary care put supports in place to actively respond to COVID-19 testing and care in the community throughout the fall and winter.