Beyond Medicine /
BY: Gabrielle Lynch-Staunton, BFA, BEd
November 2015
... 1987. The tradition of service to the physicians of BC runs in the family—this year marks lawyer Jack Webster ... from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC, Doctors of BC, and the Law Society of BC. The committee aims ... is eternally grateful for his work. Committee member and Doctors of BC general counsel Cathy Cordell describes Mr ...
Billing Tips /
BY: Keith J. White, MD
December 2015
... and notifies the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC and Doctors of BC of the recovery action. A copy of the audit report is also ...
MDs To Be /
BY: Cynthia Kong,
December 2015
... Or even—dare I say it—a family doctor in rural BC? Each path has its pros and cons, but it is rural medicine ... That phrase has stuck with me. The rural family doctors I have had the honor to meet and work with are ... even begin to solve. I asked my preceptor why rural family doctors would choose to work in a job like this. I felt a ...
News
December 2015
... Family Physicians of the Year are 10 dedicated family doctors, one from each province, recognized for providing ... researchers and educators to future generations of family doctors. Family Physicians of the Year receive the Reg L. ... and they value the patient-doctor relationship. News BC family physician of the year ...
News /
BY: Laura McLean
December 2015
... more familiar option for Canadian drivers. —Laura McLean Doctors of BC, Insurance Department News Driver-monitoring technology ...
News
December 2015
... errors is available in the Resource Centre section of the Doctors of BC website ( ... as it evolves. If you have any general questions about the Doctors of BC Guide to Fees, contact Ms Lea Harth at 604 ...
President's Comment /
BY: Charles Webb, MBChB
December 2015
... a happy and healthy festive season. —Charles Webb, MBChB Doctors of BC President President's Comment The most wonderful time of ...
Specialist Services Committee /
BY: Ron Collins, MD, FRCPC,
December 2015
The BC Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Collaborative seeks to ... Committee, a partnership of the Ministry of Health and Doctors of BC, the collaborative’s activities include learning ...
WorkSafeBC /
BY: Clayton Chmelik,
December 2015
... this time the first private surgical facilities opened in BC. WorkSafeBC entered into agreements with these private ... surgery at one of the private surgical facilities in BC. Today the clinic’s key role is to provide injured ... Schedule B of the Physicians Services Agreement between Doctors of BC and WorkSafeBC. Go to ...
Council on Health Promotion /
BY: Ron Wilson, MD, CCFP
March 2015
... reduction in alcohol-related motor vehicle fatalities in BC since new legislation was passed,[ 4 ] the many other ... Physical activity rates (self-reported) run at 60% in BC (compared to 53.7% Canada-wide) but these dropped from ... important role that health care professionals can play. Doctors may be seen as too overwhelmed with their patients’ ...