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During her presidency, Dr Kathleen Ross will be writing about her experiences and thoughts.

Dr Kathleen Ross

Everyday Superhero

November 23, 2020

“I don’t see myself as invincible…I’m just your average ordinary everyday superhero. Trying to save the world, but never really sure.” – Smash Mouth

Something you likely don’t know about me, but I frequently have songs running through my head as I go about my workday. I can’t...
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Covid19, engagement
longitudinal care

The best way to predict the future is to create it

November 3, 2020

Doctors of BC strives to be a leader in BC’s changing health system. We proactively monitor trends, we engage with physicians and stakeholders, and we work collaboratively to improve health services across all spectrums of care – including our pandemic response. But as a profession we have a...
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virtual care, COVID-19, system redesign
Physician attentively listening to patient

Sober October: A month of awareness

October 14, 2020

As we head into winter, several friends and family members are reviving the “Sober October” movement of a few years ago, supported by the Canadian Cancer Agency and the First Nations Health Authority, to highlight the effect alcohol has on our health. 

Why this year? Well, at the start of...
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Alcohol use, prevention
Physician handing prescription to patient

Safe Access in BC: Breaking down drug barriers to save lives

September 18, 2020

One of the more challenging aspects of my role as Doctors of BC President has been the media representation of current issues facing our profession. I appreciate our engaged membership that help keep me informed through communication of issues and suggested solutions. Many of you know, I...
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Safe Access, Harm Reduction, opioids, COVID-19

I’d Love to Change the World (but I don’t know what to do) - Ten Years After

September 1, 2020

At this stage of the Covid pandemic, I think we’d all like to change the trajectory of where we are heading as a community, as a nation, and how we are to live our lives over the next few years…if only we knew how. Hard to do in the absence of any certainties. I also think we can agree that...
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COVID-19, virtual care, health inequities, collaboration