News
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:
May 22, 2018
The GPSC Spring Summit, which took place April 16 and 17, 2018, focused on themes of leadership, teamwork, and trust. The event attracted more than 440 attendees, making it the GPSC's largest Summit ever. Participants explored topics such as tools and resources for patient medical homes, the practicalities of setting up a primary care network, and learnings from examples of team-based care models. The GPSC Spring Summit Summary Report captures the highlights of the event, including:
May 22, 2018
A panel discussion at the 2018 GPSC Spring Summit revealed that new doctors want team environments, mentoring opportunities, and potentially new payment models. Read more on the Doctors of BC website.
May 10, 2018
The GPSC is celebrating family doctors in BC, and around the world, with BC Family Doctor Day (in tandem with World Family Doctor Day) on May 19. BC family doctors are leading and influencing the delivery of family medicine to ensure that their patients receive the right care in the right place at the right time.