Newsflash January 16, 2025
Happy New Year to you! This first edition in 2025 includes news on a separate Interventional Radiology profile on Pathways, an AI Scribes webinar, and more. Find the Newsflash here
Better Access to Interventional Radiology on Pathways
In response to your feedback within our Care Transitions Specialist Referrals project, Pathways has created a separate clinic profile for Interventional Radiology – RJH / VGH hospitals – Victoria. Fax a consult letter; no referral form is needed. Find IR by typing “interventional radiology” into the search bar or access it at the top of […]
New Link and Referral Units support local emergency departments
Island Health and BC Emergency Health Services have created a new pathway for patients who don’t require emergency care but still need medical attention. The new Link and Referral Units (LARUs) consist of single paramedics in minivans, specializing in assessing and treating 911 patients with non-urgent conditions. Read more here.
Are you looking for a family physician to join you? Apply by Jan 17
Is your clinic interested in a Practice Ready Assessment Return of Service (PRA-BC ROS) physician? The program is now accepting applications for the fall 2025 and interim spring 2026 intakes. Candidates will be practice-ready in the spring of 2026 and the fall of 2026, respectively, and have a three-year Return of Service. There are 10 Vancouver Island […]
Interview: AI Scribes in Family Practice
As more doctors in Victoria have begun using AI scribes, CBC On the Island’s Gregor Craigie interviewed FP Dr Daniel Ngui about his experience using the technology for over a year. Listen here
Divisions Dispatch January 16, 2025
The latest newsletter features a webinar on Implementing AI Scribes in Practice, a First Nations experiential learning session with Len Pierre, an opportunity to participate in the eReferrals project, a self awareness webinar supporting your well-being, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here
ICYMI: New BC Provincial Academic Detailing (PAD) Service topic
The PAD Service has launched a new topic: COPD – Inhaled Triple Therapy. To arrange a free 30-60 minute CME session with your local PAD pharmacist, email [email protected] or book directly in her calendar here. PAD is accredited by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for Mainpro+ credits.
Support for your New Year’s resolutions
Want to try something new to keep fit? Check out cold-water dipping on Saturday, January 18th at 9am. Prefer walking with peers? Join the next walk on Saturday, January 18th at 1pm. Prioritizing Mental Health? Register for our February 8 HealthCare Rx and March 8 Cultivating Meaning in Medicine events.
What health & wellness activities and perks would make 2025 exciting for you?
Help shape health & wellness programs and perks that you’ll love to see in 2025! From cold water dips to workshops to recreation discounts, let us know what excites you most in our 2-minute survey here.
Got a cheer for a peer?
Want to say bravo for a job well done, or thank a peer who made your day? Post your Cheers for Peers here to let them know and keep the cheers going.
