The B.C. Ministry of Labour announced Nov. 12 new rules that limit when employers can ask for sick notes and will allow more time for…
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New payment model for physicians begins
A new family physician payment model has come into effect in British Columbia Patients will benefit from family physicians having greater flexibility in their practices,…
Health services protection officers to be hired in B.C.
The B.C. government this morning announced it is taking steps to build safer workplaces for health-care workers and patients by introducing a new security model…
Special funding available for family doctors
The Ministry of Health and Doctors of BC announced recently that $118 million in stabilization funding is being made available to family doctors throughout British…
Progress comes from working together
Letter to the Editor On May 17, Health Minister Adrian Dix and I had a constructive discussion with Doctors of BC. I was pleased to…
Government urges residents to get flu shots
The B.C. government is encouraging residents to protect themselves and those around them against influenza this year by getting a flu shot. This year, influenza…
East Kootenay family doctors still available for appointments
During the COVID-19 pandemic, some patients have not been checking in with their family doctor, and not keeping on top of their medical care. We…
New online directory helps patients connect with doctors
The Pathways Medical Care Directory is an online resource in which British Columbians across the province can easily find information about booking in-person and virtual…
B.C. doctors encourage people to mask up
Doctors of BC applauds B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer Dr Bonnie Henry for stating that it is now an expectation that British Columbians will wear masks…
Survey asks health-care workers about racism, discrimination
Health-care workers throughout British Columbia are asked to share their experiences with racism and discrimination in the health-care system as part of a new survey…