Non-physician Owned Clinics
This engagement has now concluded. Thank you to all who shared your input. See our What we Heard report for a summary of key themes that emerged from this engagement with you.
Guidance on Working in Non-physician Owned Clinics
We know BC physicians have questions around the implications of working in clinics owned and operated by a non-physician entity, including private individuals, corporations, and others.
Doctors of BC has developed a guidance document to support members who are thinking of working in a non-physician owned clinic in BC.
Have Your Say
We asked you to take a Quick Poll and help ensure we were on-track to providing the particular guidance you need. We'd focused on the following categories and topics:
- Professional obligations — Topics covered: ethical obligations, obligations for formal titles (i.e. medical director)
- Medical-legal issues — Topics covered: liability, indemnification, confidentiality clauses
- Electronic Medical Records — Topics covered: EMR ownership/custody, enduring EMR access post-employment
- Remuneration — Topics covered: income/payment model
- Conflict/Dispute resolution — Topics covered: working relationships, formal dispute resolution mechanisms
- Professional autonomy — Topics covered: scheduling, work environment, and practice autonomy