Newsflash August 28, 2025
This edition includes pharmacy tips on preventing fax-backs when prescribing special doses, D&L seat confirmation info, tips for healthy boundaries, photos from the Traditional Pit Cook & Salmon BBQ, and more. Read it here.
Pharmacy Tip # 6: Preventing fax-backs when prescribing special doses
If prescriptions have an unusual dosing or duration, pharmacists may need to contact the prescribing doctor, which takes time for everyone involved and delays treatment for patients. Consider what might be helpful for pharmacists and add a comment on your WHY to your prescription when you first send it in. Include information such as: diagnosis, […]
Dine & Learn: Seat confirmation explained
Our popular Dine & Learn CME resumes in September. With limited seats and high demand, we follow a transparent process to keep access fair. Rather than first-come-first-served or walk-ins, seats are confirmed by using priority criteria. Watch for our status email after you RSVP Submitting an RSVP is step one – it doesn’t guarantee a […]
Do you provide virtual care through Telus Health, Rocket Doctor, or Maple?
We’re looking to hear from family physicians who use these platforms about your experiences with referrals. If you’re open to sharing your perspective, please contact the Specialist Referrals Project Lead, Mel Murray, at [email protected]. Your time will be compensated.
Divisions Dispatch August 27, 2025
The latest provincial FPSC newsletter features EMR Skill-Building webinars, the Sep 8 deadline for applications for the FPSC Leadership and Management Development Program, Indigenous-Specific & cultural safety recordings, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here
The power of no: Healthy boundaries, a healthy you
Do you find it challenging to say no to constant requests from patients, the community, and your loved ones? Explore strategies to help you set boundaries, and embrace saying “no”.
Coming soon: Executive Function series for VDFP and SIDFP members
Ready to set healthy boundaries? Join the Victoria and South Island Divisions for a 3-part Executive Function series with Dr. Elisabeth Baerg Hall. Look for the invite next week.
Physician Health & Wellness events and resources
Check out the Physician Health & Wellness Hub for more resources. Available to you on an ongoing basis: Greater Victoria Peer Support Program: confidential, short-term, non-clinical emotional supports PHP “Drop in and share” peer support sessions: 12 – 1 pm every Wednesday South Island Physicians Walking Group: Next walk Sat, September 20 ( ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱/ John Dean Provincial […]
Cheers for Peers: Share the love
Got a colleague who inspired you? Don’t keep it to yourself – give them a shout-out on Cheers for Peers to let them know.
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 […]
