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GP Update shares practical and useful information about programs of the GPSC
for BC family doctors.
Winter 2019
Proactive panel management improves efficiency in Cowichan Valley
As part of their patient medical home activities, many doctors are using accurate panel information to inform and plan proactive patient care.
Watch a 90-second video about how a Cowichan Valley family doctor more than doubled the number of pneumococcal vaccine EMR records in about two months. Read the full story.
Fraser Northwest Division improves care for at-risk moms through collaboration and education
When it comes to supporting new moms with addiction issues, reducing stigma is key. This philosophy was adopted by the Fraser Northwest Division of Family Practice following the discovery —made during the primary care network community engagement process— that due to fear of stigma, many at-risk moms in the region were arriving at Royal Columbian Hospital having received little or no prenatal care. The division set out to reduce barriers and foster a united approach to care among GPs, midwives, obstetricians, pediatricians, and nurses at RCH. Read the full story.
Reminder: Changes to GPSC fees
The GPSC has made changes to some of its fees to enable delegation, simplify billing, and clarify requirements. These changes are part of the committee’s continued efforts to support full-service family doctors to improve access to care and services. Read more.
GPSC welcomes new members
The GPSC welcomed two new Society of General Practitioners' appointed members, replacing Dr George Watson and Dr Joanne Young. In January, Dr Tracy Monk (Fraser Northwest Division of Family Practice) and Dr Lee MacKay (Kootenay Boundary Division of Family Practice) joined the committee. Read more about each new member.
Top 10 GPSC stories for 2018
Physicians’ efforts around the province to improve primary care through the GPSC and its initiatives continue to have a significant impact on patient care.
Readers’ Choice: GPSC 2018 is a compilation of the 10 most popular stories physicians read and shared with their colleagues last year. Learn more about how doctors and their community partners are working to enable access to primary health care and meet the needs of patients and populations in BC.
