Newsflash April 24, 2025
This edition features a free one-year AI scribe license, the new PCN brand, engagement opportunities on pharmacogenomics and on pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and more. Find the Newsflash here
Free access to AI scribes – first come, first served
Canada Health Infoway is offering a free one-year AI scribe license to primary care physicians and clinicians. BC physicians were involved in selecting the pre-qualified vendors who meet national standards. Licenses are expected to be available in May 2025 on a first-come-first-served basis. Visit the CHI AI Scribe Program webpage for details.
Mental Health and Substance Use learning opportunities
Please see a list of upcoming opportunities here.
Ministry of Health seeking your perspective on pharmacogenomics
The Precision Medicines and Genetic Services unit at the Ministry of Health is conducting research to understand your experiences and requirements regarding pharmacogenomics education and resources. If you are available for an individual interview (15 to 30 minutes) to inform physician resources please contact [email protected] by May 8. Read more
Divisions Dispatch April 23, 2025
The latest provincial newsletter from the Family Practice Services Committee (FPSC) features the elimination of routine sick notes, the April 17 LFP Payment Model newsletter, free access to an AI scribe, Canadian MAiD sessions, and more. Read it here
ICYMI: Pathways’ new AI-enhanced Search
Pathways new AI-enhanced Search feature provides smarter, more detailed and colour-coded search results. Find out more in this video and register for the next Lunch & Learn with Dr Tracy Monk on Thu May 15th at 12:30 pm.
PCN: New look, same strong partnership
The Victoria Primary Care Network has a fresh new look. As part of a Ministry of Health initiative, all PCNs are adopting a unified brand. The updated visual style features a new logo with yellow as the primary colours—a noticeable shift from the previous orange and teal design that closely aligned with the Division brand. […]
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 […]
Vancouver Island VTE Symposium
This Island Health engagement session on pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) patient management brings together specialties managing these patients to discuss patient pathways, update algorithms and produce a white paper to help guide the future patient treatment on Vancouver Island. With the participation of multidisciplinary colleagues, they look forward to collaboratively refining […]
ICYMI: Welcome & Thank You Evening
Join us in celebrating our amazing Greater Victoria physician community, welcoming new doctors and honouring our retirees at our Welcome & Thank You evening on National Physicians’ Day! Date: Thursday, May 1 Time: 7 – 9 pm Location: Inn at Laurel Point View poster RSVP here
