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DocTalks

DocTalks podcast: primary care change in BC

November 22, 2019

Doctors of BC is introducing the first podcast in a new multimedia series called DocTalks. In the series, featuring podcasts and videos, physicians offer presentations and promote dialogue on timely, relevant topics impacting the BC medical community — and the patients and families cared for by...
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DocTalks, podcast

Thousands of kids rose to the Be Active Every Day challenge

November 21, 2019

This October, BC’s physicians visited kids in elementary schools around the province to challenge them to be active for at least 60 minutes every day. The Doctors of BC 8th annual Be Active Every Day public health campaign ended, with more than 6,600 students – the highest number ever...
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Be Active Every Day
Code of Conduct

Doctors of BC introduces Code of Conduct

November 21, 2019

The Board of Directors has approved a Doctors of BC Code of Conduct to support a culture of respect, civility, and collegiality for all members carrying out work on behalf of the Association. The document is aspirational, and encourages members to treat others with dignity, to value diversity,...
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board, diversity and inclusion
Office Security

DTO training resources: helping doctors protect patient information

November 14, 2019
The transition from paper charts to electronic medical records (EMRs) in community-based practices has helped enhance patient care, improve clinical decision making, and facilitate better communication between care providers. But as clinics increase their storage of electronic information and...
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information technology, EMR(s), DTO, security
BCP

What you need to know about the Business Cost Premium

November 14, 2019
As agreed to in the 2019 Physician Master Agreement, effective April 1, 2020 eligible physicians will be able to claim a new Business Cost Premium (BCP) on fees for Consultation, Visit, Counselling and Complete Examination services to help cover the rising rent, lease, or ownership costs of a...
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business cost premium