virtual care

Physicians in BC now available via virtual care

April 3, 2020

Doctors urge patients to call them first if they need care during the COVID-19 pandemic

Vancouver, B.C. – April 3, 2020:  B.C.’s doctors are now available to provide care to patients using telephone or video during the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to providing...
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COVID-19, virtual care
Virtual Care

Physicians in BC now available via virtual care

April 3, 2020

B.C.’s doctors are now available to provide care to patients using telephone or video during the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to providing in-person care when necessary.

The increased use of virtual care allows patients to receive medical care from their own doctor while practicing...
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COVID-19, virtual care
Webinar

Weekly virtual care drop-in sessions for physicians starting Thursday, March 26.

March 25, 2020

The Doctors Technology Office (DTO) has launched an interactive webinar series to support doctors as they transition to virtual care during the COVID-19 pandemic.​ The sessions were created to help physicians who are new to providing virtual care, and to provide an opportunity for doctors to...
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virtual care, DTO

New guides for physicians on using virtual care

March 18, 2020

Effective primary care coverage is essential during the COVID-19 outbreak and expanding virtual care will allow physicians to provide care remotely and limit the possibility of transmission. 

To accommodate increasing requests for immediate support, the Doctors Technology Office (DTO) will...
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DTO, virtual care, COVID-19

Register for virtual care webinar

March 17, 2020

A webinar will be held on Thursday, March 19 at 7 a.m. to provide a physician-led overview of the Doctors Technology Office (DTO) Virtual Care Quick Start Guide and a Q&A session about planning to treat patients remotely. The session will be recorded and made available for physicians who are...
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virtual care, DTO