B.C. College of Family Physicians calls for an end to sick notes
They are not medically necessary and we want to get back to caring for patients, says BCCFP vice president
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They are not medically necessary and we want to get back to caring for patients, says BCCFP vice president
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B.C. College of Family Physicians calls for an end to sick notes | CBC News
We aren’t just about doing prescription refills and writing sick notes, says BCCFP vice president Dr. Jennifer Lush. She claims administrative tasks like these are causing British Columbians to receiv...
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January 31, 2025 at 1:33 PM
B.C. College of Family Physicians calls for an end to sick notes
They are not medically necessary and we want to get back to caring for patients, says BCCFP vice president
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
They are not medically necessary and we want to get back to caring for patients, says BCCFP vice president
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The BCCFP Cultural Safety and Humility Grants Program is open for 2026–2027 🪶
A total of $120,000 in funding is available to support family physicians working on projects that support culturally safe care.
Learn more: https://www.bccfp.bc.ca/empower/cultural-safety-grants
A total of $120,000 in funding is available to support family physicians working on projects that support culturally safe care.
Learn more: https://www.bccfp.bc.ca/empower/cultural-safety-grants
September 30, 2026 at 2:38 PM
The BCCFP Cultural Safety and Humility Grants Program is open for 2026–2027 🪶
A total of $120,000 in funding is available to support family physicians working on projects that support culturally safe care.
Learn more: https://www.bccfp.bc.ca/empower/cultural-safety-grants
A total of $120,000 in funding is available to support family physicians working on projects that support culturally safe care.
Learn more: https://www.bccfp.bc.ca/empower/cultural-safety-grants
BC now has the most doctors per capita in Canada, with more than 15,000 physicians, but the work continues.
Thanks to @bccfp.bsky.social for working with us to expand and protect our Universal Health Care System.
#FamilyDoctorDay #BCCFP
Thanks to @bccfp.bsky.social for working with us to expand and protect our Universal Health Care System.
#FamilyDoctorDay #BCCFP
May 19, 2026 at 9:48 PM
BC now has the most doctors per capita in Canada, with more than 15,000 physicians, but the work continues.
Thanks to @bccfp.bsky.social for working with us to expand and protect our Universal Health Care System.
#FamilyDoctorDay #BCCFP
Thanks to @bccfp.bsky.social for working with us to expand and protect our Universal Health Care System.
#FamilyDoctorDay #BCCFP
In BC the College of Physicians And Surgeons of BC is the licencing body and the org that upholds professional standards (Discipline for all specialties). BCCFP is a register of Family Physicians and does not licence. DofBC is a prof assn best thought of as a union or negotiating body.
March 23, 2026 at 4:55 PM
In BC the College of Physicians And Surgeons of BC is the licencing body and the org that upholds professional standards (Discipline for all specialties). BCCFP is a register of Family Physicians and does not licence. DofBC is a prof assn best thought of as a union or negotiating body.
Grateful that we were able to spend time with representatives from the BCCFP yesterday and discuss how we can continue to support our #familydoctors working across BC.
@josieosborne.bsky.social
@josieosborne.bsky.social
May 8, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Grateful that we were able to spend time with representatives from the BCCFP yesterday and discuss how we can continue to support our #familydoctors working across BC.
@josieosborne.bsky.social
@josieosborne.bsky.social
BCCFP is committed to advancing equity through our practice, advocacy, and member support. When systemic barriers are removed, it ripples through entire communities and ensures their success and growth.
Explore our equity resources: https://bit.ly/4wcgMyB
Explore our equity resources: https://bit.ly/4wcgMyB
June 27, 2026 at 11:40 PM
BCCFP is committed to advancing equity through our practice, advocacy, and member support. When systemic barriers are removed, it ripples through entire communities and ensures their success and growth.
Explore our equity resources: https://bit.ly/4wcgMyB
Explore our equity resources: https://bit.ly/4wcgMyB
Congratulations to #kamloops Dr. Miranda Du Preez for being awarded 2026 “My Family Doctor” award by Bc College of Family Physicians. Thanks for your care & service to #kamloops bccfp.bc.ca/empower/2026...
2026 Award Recipients
In 2026, BCCFP received nearly 700 heartfelt nominations, testament to the deep appreciation and respect British Columbians have for family doctors.
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May 10, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Congratulations to #kamloops Dr. Miranda Du Preez for being awarded 2026 “My Family Doctor” award by Bc College of Family Physicians. Thanks for your care & service to #kamloops bccfp.bc.ca/empower/2026...
Our Indigenous Health Committee brought forward TRC Calls to Action 19 and 23, now formally affirmed by the BCCFP Board. Thanks to both for this work. Other organizations: consider doing the same too.
Learn more about our Reconciliation Journey here: https://bit.ly/4anqPbt
Learn more about our Reconciliation Journey here: https://bit.ly/4anqPbt
June 29, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Our Indigenous Health Committee brought forward TRC Calls to Action 19 and 23, now formally affirmed by the BCCFP Board. Thanks to both for this work. Other organizations: consider doing the same too.
Learn more about our Reconciliation Journey here: https://bit.ly/4anqPbt
Learn more about our Reconciliation Journey here: https://bit.ly/4anqPbt
Along with @cfpc-cmfc.bsky.social we submitted to the BC Ministry of Health on proposed scope of practice changes under the HPOA. We support all health professionals working to the top of their scope, but expansion is not a substitute for sustainable system design.
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April 2, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Along with @cfpc-cmfc.bsky.social we submitted to the BC Ministry of Health on proposed scope of practice changes under the HPOA. We support all health professionals working to the top of their scope, but expansion is not a substitute for sustainable system design.
www.bccfp.bc.ca/news/bccfp-a...
www.bccfp.bc.ca/news/bccfp-a...
Reminder: nominations for the 2026 BCCFP Board election close October 9, 4:30 pm. Check your email for the link, and visit https://www.bccfp.bc.ca/connect/board-of-directors-nominations for the timeline.
September 26, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Reminder: nominations for the 2026 BCCFP Board election close October 9, 4:30 pm. Check your email for the link, and visit https://www.bccfp.bc.ca/connect/board-of-directors-nominations for the timeline.
Congratulations to everyone who worked on eliminating routine sick notes in BC-- bravo!
www.doctorsofbc.ca/advocacy/202...
@doctorsofbc @bccfp @dave_eby
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@doctorsofbc @bccfp @dave_eby
Government eliminates routine sick notes | Doctors of BC
Doctors of BC is pleased that the Premier’s promise during the election last fall to eliminate routine sick notes is coming into fruition—an issue that Doctors of BC has spent more than ten years…
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April 16, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Congratulations to everyone who worked on eliminating routine sick notes in BC-- bravo!
www.doctorsofbc.ca/advocacy/202...
@doctorsofbc @bccfp @dave_eby
www.doctorsofbc.ca/advocacy/202...
@doctorsofbc @bccfp @dave_eby
Board nominations for the BCCFP are opening on September 15, 2026. If you've been thinking about getting more involved in shaping the future of family medicine in BC, this is your chance to get involved. Details and timelines here: https://www.bccfp.bc.ca/connect/board-of-directors-nominations
August 24, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Board nominations for the BCCFP are opening on September 15, 2026. If you've been thinking about getting more involved in shaping the future of family medicine in BC, this is your chance to get involved. Details and timelines here: https://www.bccfp.bc.ca/connect/board-of-directors-nominations
A BCCFP CS&H Grant helped create a walk-in clinic at Osoyoos Indian Band Health Centre, diverting ~15 patients daily from emergency while providing culturally safe care to Indigenous patients👩⚕️
Make an impact! Apply for 2025-2026 grants by Nov 6: www.bccfp.bc.ca/empower/cult...
Make an impact! Apply for 2025-2026 grants by Nov 6: www.bccfp.bc.ca/empower/cult...
October 15, 2025 at 5:47 PM
A BCCFP CS&H Grant helped create a walk-in clinic at Osoyoos Indian Band Health Centre, diverting ~15 patients daily from emergency while providing culturally safe care to Indigenous patients👩⚕️
Make an impact! Apply for 2025-2026 grants by Nov 6: www.bccfp.bc.ca/empower/cult...
Make an impact! Apply for 2025-2026 grants by Nov 6: www.bccfp.bc.ca/empower/cult...
Community health centres (@BCACHC) could be a great place to increase access to a family doctor.
Appreciate @lindsaykines & @cindyeharnett @timescolonist piece about #BCPrimaryCare
@DoctorsOfBC @BCCFP @CheosNews
@DrKathleenRoss1 @drmattchow @drcadesky...
Appreciate @lindsaykines & @cindyeharnett @timescolonist piece about #BCPrimaryCare
@DoctorsOfBC @BCCFP @CheosNews
@DrKathleenRoss1 @drmattchow @drcadesky...
November 26, 2024 at 9:31 AM
Community health centres (@BCACHC) could be a great place to increase access to a family doctor.
Appreciate @lindsaykines & @cindyeharnett @timescolonist piece about #BCPrimaryCare
@DoctorsOfBC @BCCFP @CheosNews
@DrKathleenRoss1 @drmattchow @drcadesky...
Appreciate @lindsaykines & @cindyeharnett @timescolonist piece about #BCPrimaryCare
@DoctorsOfBC @BCCFP @CheosNews
@DrKathleenRoss1 @drmattchow @drcadesky...
Today, Family Doctor Day, we’re celebrating every family doctor across BC and the incredible impact you make in your communities. 💙
We recently recognized our annual award winners, but today is about ALL family doctors – and the care you provide every day.
#BCCFP #ThankYouDoctors #FamilyDoctorDay
We recently recognized our annual award winners, but today is about ALL family doctors – and the care you provide every day.
#BCCFP #ThankYouDoctors #FamilyDoctorDay
May 19, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Today, Family Doctor Day, we’re celebrating every family doctor across BC and the incredible impact you make in your communities. 💙
We recently recognized our annual award winners, but today is about ALL family doctors – and the care you provide every day.
#BCCFP #ThankYouDoctors #FamilyDoctorDay
We recently recognized our annual award winners, but today is about ALL family doctors – and the care you provide every day.
#BCCFP #ThankYouDoctors #FamilyDoctorDay
Elders as a key partner in the patient medical home, reduced emergency room use by 50%
Kílala Lelum Health Centre (http://Kilalalelum.ca) shows us the way.
hay čxw q̓ ə
#reconciliation
@BCCFP @FamilyMedForum
#myFMF
Kílala Lelum Health Centre (http://Kilalalelum.ca) shows us the way.
hay čxw q̓ ə
#reconciliation
@BCCFP @FamilyMedForum
#myFMF
November 25, 2024 at 4:20 AM
Elders as a key partner in the patient medical home, reduced emergency room use by 50%
Kílala Lelum Health Centre (http://Kilalalelum.ca) shows us the way.
hay čxw q̓ ə
#reconciliation
@BCCFP @FamilyMedForum
#myFMF
Kílala Lelum Health Centre (http://Kilalalelum.ca) shows us the way.
hay čxw q̓ ə
#reconciliation
@BCCFP @FamilyMedForum
#myFMF
A frustrating collection of orgs to try and deal with. I held a BC licence for 30 years and did not belong to either D of BC or the College of Fam Phy of Canada (who certify Fam docs)(and who track CME credits for CPSBC (for $$$). I'm not even sure what the BCCFP do, but it doesn't seem to be much.
March 23, 2026 at 10:08 PM
A frustrating collection of orgs to try and deal with. I held a BC licence for 30 years and did not belong to either D of BC or the College of Fam Phy of Canada (who certify Fam docs)(and who track CME credits for CPSBC (for $$$). I'm not even sure what the BCCFP do, but it doesn't seem to be much.
Death by 1000 paper cuts... this is a small selection of the zillion different referral/investigation forms in my emr.
A separate one for every org??
Provincial & HA standard forms would improve GP efficiency.
@DoctorsOfBC
@BCCFP
@Providence_Hlth
@VCHhealthcare
@VDoFP
A separate one for every org??
Provincial & HA standard forms would improve GP efficiency.
@DoctorsOfBC
@BCCFP
@Providence_Hlth
@VCHhealthcare
@VDoFP
November 28, 2024 at 5:08 PM
Death by 1000 paper cuts... this is a small selection of the zillion different referral/investigation forms in my emr.
A separate one for every org??
Provincial & HA standard forms would improve GP efficiency.
@DoctorsOfBC
@BCCFP
@Providence_Hlth
@VCHhealthcare
@VDoFP
A separate one for every org??
Provincial & HA standard forms would improve GP efficiency.
@DoctorsOfBC
@BCCFP
@Providence_Hlth
@VCHhealthcare
@VDoFP
The family medicine community gathered to celebrate our 2026 award recipients, on May 8th in Vancouver at the BCCFP Awards Celebration. CTV News featured coverage of the event, you can read the full article here: bit.ly/4tApl4d
B.C.’s family doctors honoured at annual awards celebration
Hundreds of family doctors, their loved ones, and colleagues gathered in downtown Vancouver on Friday to celebrate their hard work and honour exceptional B.C. students and veteran medical providers al...
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May 12, 2026 at 8:01 PM
The family medicine community gathered to celebrate our 2026 award recipients, on May 8th in Vancouver at the BCCFP Awards Celebration. CTV News featured coverage of the event, you can read the full article here: bit.ly/4tApl4d
BCCFP Annual Report: Swipe through a few of the numbers that defined this year for family medicine in BC, and head to our website to read everything our board, committees, and staff delivered in the past fiscal year: https://www.bccfp.bc.ca/about/annual-reports/2025-2026-annual-report
September 18, 2026 at 9:07 PM
BCCFP Annual Report: Swipe through a few of the numbers that defined this year for family medicine in BC, and head to our website to read everything our board, committees, and staff delivered in the past fiscal year: https://www.bccfp.bc.ca/about/annual-reports/2025-2026-annual-report
Nominations are open for the 2026 BCCFP Board of Directors election. Members: check your email to submit a nomination.
Full timeline on our site: https://www.bccfp.bc.ca/connect/board-of-directors-nominations
Deadline: October 9, 2025 at 4:30 pm
Full timeline on our site: https://www.bccfp.bc.ca/connect/board-of-directors-nominations
Deadline: October 9, 2025 at 4:30 pm
September 15, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Nominations are open for the 2026 BCCFP Board of Directors election. Members: check your email to submit a nomination.
Full timeline on our site: https://www.bccfp.bc.ca/connect/board-of-directors-nominations
Deadline: October 9, 2025 at 4:30 pm
Full timeline on our site: https://www.bccfp.bc.ca/connect/board-of-directors-nominations
Deadline: October 9, 2025 at 4:30 pm
The BCCFP 2025–2026 Annual Report is live. Take a look at the advocacy, partnerships, and member-driven work that shaped family medicine in BC this year. Full report here: https://www.bccfp.bc.ca/about/annual-reports/2025-2026-annual-report
September 9, 2026 at 2:36 PM
The BCCFP 2025–2026 Annual Report is live. Take a look at the advocacy, partnerships, and member-driven work that shaped family medicine in BC this year. Full report here: https://www.bccfp.bc.ca/about/annual-reports/2025-2026-annual-report
Earlier this year, BCCFP brought family physicians' priorities to the BC Legislature. The Budget 2027 Consultation Report reflects them: connected digital systems, rural family medicine, and team based care built around communities. Read more on our blog; https://bit.ly/4cuKGq9
August 18, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Earlier this year, BCCFP brought family physicians' priorities to the BC Legislature. The Budget 2027 Consultation Report reflects them: connected digital systems, rural family medicine, and team based care built around communities. Read more on our blog; https://bit.ly/4cuKGq9
Board nominations for the BCCFP are opening this fall. If you've been thinking about getting more involved in shaping the future of family medicine in BC, this is your chance. Learn more: https://www.bccfp.bc.ca/connect/board-of-directors-nominations
August 10, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Board nominations for the BCCFP are opening this fall. If you've been thinking about getting more involved in shaping the future of family medicine in BC, this is your chance. Learn more: https://www.bccfp.bc.ca/connect/board-of-directors-nominations