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Dr. Alister Frayne on the HPOA and patient care
What could changes behind the scenes mean for the care you receive? Hear a retired family physician’s perspective on professional judgment, speaking openly and the future of care in B.C.
Full interview · 19 minutes · Watch on YouTube
The conversation behind the clips
Seen an excerpt on social media? This page brings the conversation together, with space to hear the reasoning and context behind the concerns.
The interview explores the pressures surrounding patient care, concerns about complex cases, the cost of regulation and Dr. Frayne’s views on speaking out and changing the HPOA.
About Dr. Frayne
Dr. Alister Frayne is a retired family physician and Clinical Associate Professor in the University of British Columbia’s Department of Family Practice. He served as the founding chair of the Langley Division of Family Practice and has published in the BC Medical Journal on how primary care is organized and funded.
His background brings experience in patient care, academic medicine and local healthcare leadership to this conversation about the HPOA—and what changes to professional oversight could mean for the people who rely on care.
Background: UBC faculty listing · Langley Division annual report · BC Medical Journal article
This interview presents Dr. Frayne’s experiences and views. Concerns about possible effects are not the same as confirmed outcomes.
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