COVID-19

COVID-19

We have compiled COVID-19 information links for health care professionals and patients below. This page is reviewed and updated regularly.

The province has created a phone service to provide non-medical information about COVID-19, including the latest information on travel recommendations and social distancing. Information is available in more than 110 languages, 7:30 am – 8:00 pm at 1-888-COVID19 (1-888-268-4319) or via text message at 1-888-268-4319.

Resources for the public

Questions and answers
Awareness, prevention, readiness and staying safe

The BCCFP provides a COVID-19  ‘simple messages’ infographic for family physicians to share with patients and the public. View and download the infographic here. This can be printed and distributed in your clinic or shared online.

Thank you to the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) for their original version of this infographic.

Patients with COVID-19 symptoms
Ongoing health care

 

Caring for patients

BCCDC guidelines
Chronic disease management and cancer screening
Culturally safe and humble resources
Expanding in-person care
Government of Canada Guidelines
Special populations

Cancer Care

Chronic pain

First Nations

Older patients

Pregnancy

Youth

Intimate partner violence
Mental health and substance use
End of life care
Virtual and in-person care

 

COVID-19 information

Trusted sources
Evolving evidence
Research

 

Caring for ourselves and each other

The BCCFP recognizes the extraordinary efforts of BC’s family physicians, their teams, and their families in the face of this unprecedented pandemic.  Please take care of yourselves.  If you or a loved one is struggling, please reach out to trusted friends, colleagues or the Physician Health Program.

Access to help
Guidance
Wellness graphics

We know these wellness tips, designed for you to share on social media, will not be sufficient to overcome the significant stressors you and your loved ones are facing; but they are small, meaningful things that can help you stay resilient during this hard time. We hope they help.

A team at Kootenay Lake Hospital, led by emergency room physician Dr. Linda Johansson, created “love is contagious” downloadable stickers, buttons and signs to remind the community that a positive attitude of love and empathy can be contagious. The artwork was created by Marian Lowe from Nelson, BC. Download the resources below for use in your community.

 

Managing your practice

Billing
Practice management
Virtual practice

 

Supervising learners

Supervising learners