Newsflash October 9, 2025
This edition features a meeting of the Vancouver Island Divisions of Family Practice with the Health Minister, a new pharmacy tip, the Canada Health Infoway AI Scribe Program reopening, and more. Read it here.
Poll: Did you secure a discounted AI Scribe license?
The VDFP recently shared exclusive AI Scribe discounts, negotiated with vendors to help you access this time-saving technology more easily. Have you taken advantage of this offer yet? Please take our one-question poll here. Still haven’t secured your discounted AI Scribe license? You still can. Click here for more info.
AI Scribe Program reopens October 15
The Canada Health Infoway AI Scribe Program is back. Starting October 15, eligible family physicians and clinicians can register for a fully funded, one-year license of AI-powered documentation tools. With 94% of users reporting time savings, don’t miss this opportunity to reduce your documentation burden. Read more
Pharmacy tip # 9: Blister pack prescriptions – do you have a complete list?
When sending blister pack prescriptions, family physicians may not think about including over-the-counter medications. This can create confusion whether these should be stopped or were an accidental omission. TIP: If you don’t have the full list in your EMR, ask the patient or a family member to bring the list to the pharmacy for inclusion.
Island Divisions meet with the Health Minister
On September 26, Health Minister Josie Osborne sat down with Vancouver Island Divisions of Family Practice at the legislature. Organized by Doctors of BC, the meeting highlighted the many ways physician-led innovation is advancing team-based care. Here’s what she said and posted on her Instagram page: “Huge thanks to Vancouver Island Divisions of Family Practice […]
Don’t miss the AGM – RSVP now
It’s not too late to join! Kick off with Appy Hour featuring Indigenous plant medicines and vendors, enjoy a delicious dinner and fun table icebreakers (no awkward small talk!), and close the evening with our lively post-dessert team trivia. Connect, relax, and recharge with your family medicine community. RSVP now — we can’t wait to […]
Meet Joan, the VDFP’s Indigenous Health & Wellness Manager
Joan provides guidance and support for the Division’s truth and reconciliation journey, from engaging with interest holders to leading education and events. If you’d like to learn about culturally sensitive clinic design, allyship or two-eyed-seeing, or have specific cultural safety questions, you can reach Joan at [email protected]
Could your data be safer this Cybersecurity Awareness Month?
Take a few minutes to brush up on your data security skills with this curated list of practical resources. Small steps make a big difference in protecting the important information you handle every day. (Note: The one-to-one concierge service is not available for Victoria Division members, as this list was created by the Vancouver Division. […]
Delays anticipated at Saanich Peninsula Hospital and ER
Island Health is upgrading the ER ventilation system at Saanich Peninsula Hospital and anticipating some impacts to hospital and emergency room operations between Oct 17 and 27. Please advise patients of alternative care options as you feel appropriate. View the Island Health letter and the Public Service Announcement (embargoed until Oct 15 – do not […]
Divisions Dispatch: October 8 & September 24, 2025
The provincial Family Practice Services Committee’s October 8 Divisions Dispatch includes fee-for-service survey results, success stories from the JCC conferences, webinars, engagement opportunities, and more. The September 24 edition features Emergency Education Programs cohort applications opening, MAiD resources, upper gastrointestinal and cervical cancer guidelines, and other topics that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash.
