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Positions and Statements
Grounded in member experience. Driven by collective advocacy.
Our advocacy work begins with our members - the family physicians creating ripples of impact in their communities every day. These positions and statements aim to capture their experiences, insights, and priorities, to shape how we speak up for family medicine in British Columbia.
Protecting the Integrity of Patient-Centred Medical Decision Making
The Board of the BC College of Family Physicians (BCCFP) affirms that medical decisions must be made within the trusted relationship between patients, their families, and their physicians – guided by medical standards of care established by scientific evidence and clinical expertise, as well as compassion and consideration of each individual patient’s values and context.
Prioritizing Family Medicine: Response to the CARGA 1 Report
We welcome the release of the Strengthening Primary Care in BC (CARGA Primary Care Report) and the government’s commitment to improving access, equity, and quality of care for everyone in our province.
In September, after a detailed review of the report, we shared several key observations and questions with the Ministry of Health.
