Newsflash April 11, 2024
This edition includes updates on a new worker safety guide for community physicians, the opportunity to test a new eating disorder pathway, events, and more. Read it here
New worker safety guide for physicians as employers
Are you an employer with worker safety obligations under BC legislation? SWITCH BC has created a new guide for community physicians. Check it out here
Divisions Dispatch April 3, 2024
The FPSC’s latest Divisions Dispatch includes new episodes of the Addictions Practice podcast, updates on an Ask The Expert: Perinatal Care webinar and other events, the PAS (Provincial Attachment System) and LFP Payment Model newsletters, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here
Are you interested in testing a new pathway?
BC Children’s Hospital and Shared Care are seeking your feedback on the functionality and usefulness of the new “Point of Care Clinical Pathway for Possible or Confirmed Eating Disorder in BC Children and Youth”. Compensation will be provided. You are eligible to participate even if you do not see children or youth with possible or […]
Free gambling support counselling program accepting patients
Gambling Support BC’s free gambling support counselling program currently has no waitlist and is accepting new patients. The Pathways referral link for patients experiencing distress from gambling is here.
New specialist maternity and women’s health clinic
At the Full Circle Clinic – Perinatal Care and Gynecology (formerly West Coast Perinatal Care), gynecologists, high-risk pregnancy specialists, family physicians, midwives, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff collaborate in nine specialized clinics including Urgent gyn assessment, pelvic organ prolapse, women’s sexual health, early pregnancy, and pregnancy loss. Updated referral form to be available […]
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 on Pathways. Funded […]
Event: OAT in Primary Care: Prescribers Joint-Connect
Join Health Quality BC for a virtual Q&A for OAT prescribers. Date: Tuesday, April 16 Time: 5 – 6 pm Information and registration
Event: Early Psychosis Intervention program Open House
Island Health’s Early Psychosis Intervention program is inviting physicians and other community partners to come and visit their new office location. Date: Wednesday, April 17 Time: 12 – 3 pm Location: 210-3960 Quadra Street View flyer
Event: Beer Banter
Come connect with colleagues old and new! Non-alcoholic beverages and appies provided. Hosted by Drs Melissa Duff (board chair) and Alexandra Dozzi (board director). Date: Thursday, April 25 Time: 7:30 – 9:30 pm Location: The Fernwood Inn View flyer and RSVP
