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Strengthening the voice of physicians through Facility Engagement

June 9, 2017

The provincial Facility Engagement Initiative is in full swing. Introduced as part of the Physician Master Agreement, it aims to strengthen communication and relationships between hospital-based physicians and health authorities so they can solve problems, and improve patient care and the...
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375 BC doctors 'walked the talk' across the province

May 29, 2017

Now in its eighth year, Walk with your Doc continues to grow in its pursuit of encouraging and supporting patients to live an active lifestyle. Developed by Doctors of BC, Walk with your Doc provides a great opportunity for doctors to connect with groups of patients, to walk side by side,...
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New opioid addiction treatment guideline in effect as of June 5, 2017

May 26, 2017

On June 5, 2017, BC physicians involved in opioid addiction treatment switch to a new guideline from the BC Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU). “A Guideline for the Clinical Management of Opioid Use Disorder” will replace the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC's (CPSBC) “Methadone and...
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Doctors of BC reports to its members

May 19, 2017

Doctors of BC is continuously involved in a wide range of initiatives, programs, and committees to make a positive difference to our members, the profession, patients and the health care system.  Given this high volume of activity, it can be challenging get a sense of everything that’s going on...
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New app provides clinical guidelines for BC doctors

May 12, 2017

A new mobile app is making it easier for  doctors to access “Made in BC” clinical practice guidelines. The free app offers more than 50 evidence-based guidelines and protocols on a variety of clinical conditions and diseases. The  guidelines are developed by the Guidelines and Protocol Advisory...
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