Chronic and Complex Care

Article on SOS Division medication wastage study published in BC Medical Journal
As part of their work on the Residential Care Initiative, South Okanagan Similkameen Division doctors began undertaking meaningful…
New primary care social worker program in FNW region replicates successful ”Nurse Debbie" model
Feedback from GPs and the success of a joint program of the Fraser Northwest division and Fraser Health have led to a new team-based care…
Family physicians and dietitians collaborate to support patients in Abbotsford
A pilot project undertaken by the Abbotsford Division of Family Practice demonstrated the valuable role that registered dietitians can play…
Life is better in team-based care
Remote Pemberton-area communities are accessible only by helicopter or unpaved roads, which poses challenges to meeting patient health care…
New model and networks support better care for patients, attract new physicians
A new health centre in Sidney is taking a team-based approach to care to support more patients with a wide range of medical needs. The…
North Vancouver clinic supports vulnerable patients, showcases effective primary care
The North Shore Division of Family Practice and Vancouver Coastal Health have partnered to increase access to primary care for some of the…
Family doctors come together at Mission Attachment Clinic to support vulnerable patients
The Mission Attachment Clinic fills a gap long identified as a priority by local doctors. It helps many of the region’s residents,…
BC Medical Journal article highlights success of FNW interpretation services
Fraser Northwest Division launched its interpretation services program in 2013, a project spearheaded by Dr Patricia Gabriel. Through the…
Sunshiners Network provides “one-stop shop” services and resources for vulnerable and homebound seniors
Dr Tracy Monk is a firm believer in whole-patient care, particularly for seniors struggling with multiple health concerns and mobility…
Chilliwack Primary Care Clinic reduces excessive hospital admissions by connecting vulnerable patients to family doctors
In Chilliwack, vulnerable patients without a family doctor are getting comprehensive primary care at the Chilliwack Primary Care Clinic (…
Social workers team up with family doctors in East Kootenay to help patients address unmet needs and improve health
East Kootenay Division of Family Practice physicians practising in Cranbrook, Creston, and the Elk Valley (Fernie, Sparwood, and Elkford…

Kootenay Boundary introduces new tools for chronic pain patients and healthcare providers

Trail Times: Kootenay Boundary Division of Family Practice announced that it has launched a new set of tools to support patients living with chronic pain. Patients and their healthcare providers can now easily access information on referrals, services, education, self-management support, and more. These have been developed as part of the Kootenay Boundary Shared Care Chronic Pain Project, with the input and guidance of local physicians, allied health care practitioners, and patient partners living with chronic pain.

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