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Cannabis information for BC physicians

October 15, 2018

The federal government is legalizing the use of cannabis in October 2018. To support physicians, we have prepared a resource page with the latest relevant information from governments, associations and others.

Click here to access the page.
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Physicians team up to improve care and access for new mothers

October 13, 2018

The expansion of physician networks is a key part of the work underway to improve the primary care system for patients and providers. In networks, doctors work together to support each other and their patients, and to provide cross-coverage and continuous care.  

One group  of family...
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GPs, maternity, maternity care, patient medical home, clinic
Diversity and inclusion

Help us make Doctors of BC diverse and inclusive

October 11, 2018

Are you a physician who is interested in helping to make Doctors of BC more diverse and inclusive?

We hope you will consider applying for one of eight positions on a new Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Working Group. The group – created at the direction of the Board - will advise...
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diversity and inclusion

Facility Engagement: Experiences point to positive change

October 11, 2018

Results of the provincial Facility Engagement Initiative are popping up across the province. Initiated as part of the Physician Master Agreement and administered by the Specialist Services Committee (SSC), it aims to strengthen communication and relationships between hospital-based physicians...
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Specialist Services Committee, facility engagement
cyber security

Cyber Security Awareness Month - Tips from the Doctors Technology Office (DTO)

October 5, 2018

October is international Cyber Security Awareness Month. Security breaches are an increasing issue for physician clinics, where EMR systems may involve teams of doctors and MOAs storing and accessing confidential patient information via multiple computers and mobile devices. Since the Personal...
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security