April

Recent negotiations between WorkSafeBC and Doctors of BC have resulted in a new agreement, which recognizes the importance of the work and time put in by physicians to help injured workers. Here are some of the big changes to note from the new agreement, valid from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2022.

Thinking about upper-airway problems, three themes emerge. First, many health care practitioners, including doctors, dentists, chiropractors, physiotherapists, and nutritionists, are involved in treating patients with upper-airway issues, but in very siloed ways. Second, humans have an inherent cognitive bias to treat rather than do nothing (called action fallacy in the psychology literature) once a disease is present. Third, surgery is becoming less invasive.

Reports of physician burnout are increasing as BC doctors work to meet the unprecedented demands generated by the COVID-19 pandemic. But what does burnout look like? How do you recognize the early warning signs so you can take steps to prevent it? And where do doctors go for help?

The online resource MyGuide: Concussion is designed to help adults manage and recover from concussions. The guide was developed by a team of experienced clinicians and content experts, and includes content on:

Doctors of BC has developed an information toolkit to support doctors and their teams in conversations with patients about COVID-19 vaccines. The toolkit includes: