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Statement: Nurse practitioners cannot replace doctors

May 11, 2022

On May 10, 2022, BC’s Health Minister Adrian Dix made the following comments in the legislature:

“I really emphasize family doctors and nurse practitioners because I think nurse practitioners…. I'm not saying they can provide better primary care, but for many people, they do. Their...
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Dr Chelsea Elwood

National Physicians’ Day – Celebrating doctors today and every day

April 29, 2022

On May 1, we celebrate National Physicians’ Day acknowledging the birthday of Dr Emily Stowe; Canada’s first female physician to practice. Today, we pause to honour Dr Stowe, and all the extraordinary doctors before and after, who serve the medical profession in BC and across Canada.

In...
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Medical residents and students – Don’t miss out on $2,000

April 29, 2022

Are you a medical resident or student who goes above and beyond to advocate for a stronger healthcare system? Do you know someone who is? If so, don’t miss out on the opportunity to win $2,000 with Doctors of BC’s Changemaker Award.

The nomination deadline is Friday, May 6...
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Doctors and lawyers come together to find solutions to lessen toxic stress of separation and divorce on children

April 29, 2022

This National Child and Youth Mental Health Day, Doctors of BC and the Law Society of BC, in collaboration with Access to Justice BC, are coming together to support families and find solutions in order to lessen toxic stress on children from high-conflict parental separations and divorce.

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Business Pathways introduces HR toolkit to help physicians with hiring and onboarding office staff

April 28, 2022

Business Pathways is a new program of Doctors of BC to help you navigate the operational side of running a practice – a one-stop shop to access targeted resources based on your current practice needs, no matter where you are in your medical career. Our goal is to help make your practice...
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