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Diversity and Inclusion

Coming soon - Help make Doctors of BC more diverse and inclusive

February 15, 2019

We will be asking physicians around the province get involved and help make Doctors of BC more diverse and inclusive, so that we can better reflect the whole profession.

There will be lots of ways to get involved. Watch for details soon and get ready to make your mark....
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diversity and inclusion

Doctors of BC responds to misinformation regarding ICBC changes

February 14, 2019

Doctors of BC has been made aware there are letters, flyers and other types of communications being sent to physicians that may contain misleading and inaccurate information about new ICBC regulations for treatment of patients, which come into effect April 1.

Some of the letters claim the...
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ICBC
New ICBC Fees

ICBC Changes: Information and training available to physicians

February 14, 2019

New ICBC regulations for treatment of patients injured in motor vehicle accidents will come into effect April 1, 2019. Doctors of BC was a key stakeholder in forming the new model, which brings more clinical autonomy and increased compensation levels for physicians.  

Acknowledging the...
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Physicians asking questions

PMA negotiations: answering physicians’ questions

February 13, 2019

Doctors of BC is currently negotiating with the provincial government for a new Physician Master Agreement (PMA).  Physicians are asking a number of questions on this important topic. We have collected the recurring themes into a set of Questions and Answers (log-in required).

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negotiations, pma

BC doctors meeting the challenges of addiction among new moms

February 13, 2019

We are hearing a great deal about the growing challenge of opioid use and addiction in BC. It’s also a growing problem for new moms and their babies, as physicians in Fraser Northwest discovered.

While doing its research to create Primary Care Networks, the Fraser Northwest Division of...
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opioids, maternity care, substance use