News
July 06, 2018
Improved panel management enables family doctors to understand both the patients they are taking care of, and what those patients need. The concept is simple: better information about patients leads to better care for patients. Accurate and optimized patient data is foundational to the transition to the patient medical home.
June 18, 2018
What new doctors want: Attracting med school grads and GP residents to practice in BC A panel of new grads and residents at the recent GPSC Spring Summit was asked about their hopes, aspirations, and concerns for their future careers during a session entitled “Recruitment and Retention: A Conversation with the Next Generation of Family Doctors.” Participants were asked to describe what they are seeking in a practice and a community – what do they want? What don’t they want?
June 04, 2018
The summer 2018 issue of the quarterly GPSC newsletter, GP Update, is now online. This issue features articles on: “Skills, not only pills:” Nova Scotia adopts Practice Support Program adult mental health module Working with nurses in practices Team-based approach helps new physician settle in Keremeos Click here to read these articles and more about GPSC programs, developments, and achievements.
June 03, 2018
At the Doctors of BC annual general meeting on June 2, Dr Shelley Ross received the Silver Medal of Service award for her outstanding contributions to medicine and improving the welfare of British Columbians. Through her involvement with the Medical Women’s International Association, Dr Ross has significantly influenced women’s health care locally and internationally, and has advocated on behalf of women in medicine.
June 01, 2018
As of June 1, 2018, two new fees to compensate physicians for treatment of patients with opioid use disorder came into effect: