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COVID-19 Resources for Physicians and Nurse Practitioners


April 22 - Updated CDC Testing Guidelines
Test all individuals with new respiratory or systemic symptoms compatible with COVID-19, however mild. Symptoms may include fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, odynophagia, rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, loss of sense of smell, headache, muscle aches, fatigue, or loss of appetite.

COLLEGE UPDATES
Reminder April 21: In-person care should continue to be limited to patients who require urgent care that cannot be delivered via telehealth. Despite recent discussions about lifting some measures in the future, limitations on in-person care remain in effect until further notice. College registrar's message HERE. Review Information on essential visits HERE.

FP BILLING INFO
BC Family Doctors Summary of COVID billing changes

PHYSICIAN RESOURCES and PATIENT INFO Take a look at Recent Additions HERE

BC CDC COVID-19 WEBSITE AND QUICK LINKS