Telehealth

VANCOUVER | British Columbia’s specialists are getting $45 million in new fee enhancements and other support over the next two years. The Specialist Services Committee of the B.C. Medical Association and government representatives have developed new initiatives that incorporate input from health authorities.

At least 5% of the population is estimated to suffer hypochondriasis, with many more struggling with milder forms of health anxiety. Of course, online medical sites and hospital-based TV series aren’t doing anything to ease patients’ concerns. How should doctors best communicate with and treat these patients? Here are six tips from the experts.