Newsflash February 27, 2025
This edition features results from our vasectomy poll, better communication from Community Health Services coming, an opportunity to join local burnout research, and much more. Find the Newsflash here
Vasectomy poll: what we heard
Thank you for participating in the poll. Of 107 respondents across the Victoria and South Island Divisions, 100% are not currently performing the procedure. Both Divisions are working to identify a process for training for those interested. We have also raised your billing concerns with BC Family Doctors, which is advocating for improvements to the provincial […]
Better communication from Community Health Services coming
The Victoria Division’s Care Transitions Committee and Island Health collaborated to improve information flow from CHS to FPs through automated, regular reports distribution. This process is similar to the one for discharge summaries and other documentation. To better meet FP information needs, CHS clinicians will now use the Provider Communication Note in PowerChart to share […]
Interested in supporting local research on mindfulness benefits?
Dr. Mark Sherman (BCALM) and Dr. Jane Gair (UBC) secured a grant for Island-wide research on addressing burnout in health professionals through mindfulness. Consider joining their in-person engagement session on Saturday, April 12th, 8am – 12pm at UVic. Hourly compensation and parking reimbursement available. You can RSVP by March 1 to [email protected]. Read more
Join the 50+ members on our Well-Being Index
More than 50 members signed up for assessing, tracking and supporting their well-being on the WBI app. You can still join here (invitation code: DIVISIONSWBI). Bonus benefit: anonymous aggregate data will help us create targeted offers for you, our FP community. Read more
New Cheers for Peers
A shout-out to Dr Melissa Duff who received new Cheers! Check out the Cheers here, and post your own to keep the good vibes up.
Divisions Dispatch February 26, 2025
The latest provincial newsletter from the Family Practice Services Committee (FPSC) features a webinar recording on AI scribes, a reminder to re-enroll for the LFP by March 31 if participating, eligibility criteria for the digital referrals and order program, EMR Skill Building sessions and other webinars, fee updates, a conference for UPCC clinicians, and more that […]
Security reminder: watch out for phishing emails
Doctors of BC notified of a phishing campaign using division email addresses that look authentic. The header may mention ‘remittance advice’ and the body links to a webpage asking for passwords. The Victoria Division has not been affected but this is a good opportunity to remind everyone to be vigilant about phishing. • If you […]
ICYMI: Perinatal Care resources for family physicians
During our maternity care provider shortage, keeping first-trimester care knowledge up to date is essential for all who are responsible for providing it (longitudinal and WIC FPs). Check out these resources: • First-Trimester Care algorithm for longitudinal and WIC FPs: Use the early pregnancy algorithm for guidance from dating to tests, screening, and billing. Also available […]
Tomorrow! Bites ‘n Banter with your peers
Come chat and catch up with your colleagues at our first Bites ‘n Banter in 2025! Hosted by board directors Drs Melissa Duff and Steve Goodchild. Date: Friday, February 28 Time: 5 – 7 pm Location: Moxies 1-1010 Yates Street View flyer RSVP here
