News

Addressing racism in our health care system

November 30, 2020

Doctors of BC thanks Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond and her team for the development of the extensive report, "Addressing Racism: An independent investigation into Indigenous-specific discrimination in B.C. health care," and to the Indigenous individuals and organizations who shared their experiences...
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PPE

Update on new Health PPE Portal

November 26, 2020

Family doctors and specialists with community offices will soon be receiving a letter in the mail from the provincial government with information on how to order PPE and critical supplies through the new Health PPE Portal. The portal, which becomes operational at the end of November, will allow...
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PPE
Voting

Members - vote for new president-elect and CMA Board member

November 26, 2020

Voting is now open for the position of President-Elect of Doctors of BC and the BC representative on the Canadian Medical Association’s (CMA) Board of Directors. 

President-Elect Candidates

Dr Ramneek Dosanjh – campaign platform  Dr Simon Rabkin – campaign platform Dr Alastair...
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elections
Stick Together

Straight talk from doctors on COVID-19: How to stay safe this winter

November 26, 2020

There is a lot of information being shared about the latest COVID-19 restrictions ordered by BC’s Provincial Health Officer, Dr Bonnie Henry. It is easy to become confused, and it may be tempting for some to disregard the orders – in place until December 7 – because sometimes it just feels like...
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Covid19, stay safe, public health orders
Report to Members

Advocating for you: Doctors of BC 2019–20 Report to Members

November 26, 2020

Doctors of BC runs largely on the power of doctors who dedicate their time and energy toward making British Columbia a better place to practise medicine. Together, the dozens of committees, the Board, the Representative Assembly, and the sections are the backbone of the organization. The ...
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annual report