VDFP Newsflash February 16
Topics include our new Peer Support Pilot and a new VDFP tool to find software solutions for your office. Read more
Greater Victoria Peer Support Pilot launched
A recent health & wellness survey showed that 71% of respondents would have reached out to a peer supporter last year if there had been one. Physicians can now connect with a peer supporter through a confidential referral form and receive short-term, non-clinical emotional support. Read more
Cheers for Peers
A shout-out to Drs Susan Anderson, Elizabeth Burden, Melissa Duff, Daisy Dulay, and Katharine McKeen who received Cheers for Peers! View the cheers and post yours here.
New tool: Software solutions for Family Doctors
Looking for online booking, patient reminders, secure messaging, and other functions? This the new interactive tool by our Health IT Working Group that filters through many software options based on your EMR and specific needs. Read more
New Cultural Safety webinar recordings
Recordings of all five parts of the Indigenous Cultural Safety Webinar Series by the Joint Collaborative Committee are now available.
Adaptive Mentorship Program looking for mentees
Pain BC is looking for family physician mentees for this spring’s group intake. Apply by March 1st. Read more
Study on primary care for refugees seeks physician input
Are you available to participate in a 10-minute UVic scholar project study about barriers and facilitators in delivering primary care to refugees? Participants will be entered to win $50 prizes. Read more and participate
Asthma Diagnosis, Education and Management guideline for external review
This guideline is available for external review until April 10. Read more and review
