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Editorials / BY: David B. Chapman, MBChB July/August 2018
In a recent proclamation of Family Doctor Day, the BC government states that family physicians lead the delivery ... ). In another breath, the BC government’s lawyers (in the ongoing constitutional ... launched by the Cambie Surgery Centre, et al., against the BC Ministry of Health, et al.) have stated that “If ...
President's Comment / BY: Eric Cadesky, MDCM, CCFP, FCFP July/August 2018
... Together.” —Eric Cadesky, MDCM, CCFP, FCFP Doctors of BC President President's Comment Doctors in a dangerous time ...
Letters / BY: Susan M. Lee, MD, FRCPC, MAS July/August 2018
I am a physician in BC and a longstanding infertility patient. First of all, I ... particularly with respect to funding for treatment in BC. I wrote a letter to the Ministry of Health a few months ... hesitant to reach out to reproductive endocrinologists in BC to ask them to get behind the cause because I do ...
Letters / BY: Caitlin Dunne, MD, FRCSC July/August 2018
... more efficacious than surgery. The medical profession in BC has made requests to the Minister of Health to consider ... First agenda, there was no concern for residents of BC who could not start a family. While the current NDP ... need for fully funded fertility care. Many residents of BC need medical help to build their families. Providing MSP ...
News July/August 2018
... writing for the BCMJ as they transition into residency. BC medical students are encouraged to submit full-length ... or essay written by a medical student in the province of BC. For more information about the award, visit ...
News July/August 2018
Doctors of BC members attended the 2018 annual general meeting on 2 June ... day started with the SGP AGM, followed by the Doctors of BC AGM with an address by the CMA past president, Dr Granger ... commenced with a reception, followed by the Doctors of BC annual awards ceremony, including installation of ...
News July/August 2018
Each year Doctors of BC presents two scholarships to children of Doctors of BC members who display outstanding scholastic achievement, ... education. Winners are selected by Doctors of BC committee members through an anonymous process. This ...
News July/August 2018
Twelve exceptional BC health professionals (including 10 physicians) have been ... expertise. MSFHR’s HP-I program is designed to develop BC’s research talent and help decrease the gap between ... at www.msfhr.org/2018-HPI-award-recipients . News BC physicians use clinical expertise to answer burning ...
Beyond Medicine, Interviews July/August 2018
... available. That is why I’m so proud of how Doctors of BC recognizes, respects, and supports our learners. We ... with defined roles. What aspects of the Doctors of BC president’s role are you most looking forward to? ... chaired by a ministry representative. Should Doctors of BC advocate for a rotating chair? I recently attended my ...
Billing Tips / BY: Lorne Verhulst, MD July/August 2018
... rate derived from the hourly equivalent of the Doctors of BC’s sessional rate for GPs or specialists. Inspectors will ...