Newsflash July 3, 2025

This edition features the WhatsApp group for social physician connection, a specialist referrals survey for MOAs, Pharmacy Tip & Trick # 2, PRA-BC applications opening, and more. Find the Newsflash here

Specialist Referrals Project inviting MOA feedback

Our Victoria Specialist Referrals Project invites your MOA(s) to share feedback on improving communication and referral workflows. Please encourage them to complete our anonymous, compensated 20-minute survey (half-hour sessional payment) by Friday, July 11. The survey is administered by Reichert & Associates. Questions? Please email Mel at at [email protected].

Pharmacy Tip # 2: New controlled prescription pad quantity section

The devil dwells in the details of new controlled prescription pads: The new pads have a “Quantity (in units)” section that is supposed to be written in the total number of units, such as mg or mcg. However, pharmacists often receive prescriptions that don’t include units, which can create confusion around whether the physician is […]

Are you looking for a family physician to join your clinic?

Is your clinic interested in a Practice Ready Assessment Return of Service (PRA-BC ROS) physician? Applications for both the Spring 2026 and interim Fall 2026 intakes are now open. Candidates will be practice-ready in the fall of 2026 and the spring of 2027, respectively, and have a three-year Return of Service. Nine candidate placements are […]

Help trial a new geriatric specialty services form

Island Health is seeking FPs to trial a new GSS referral form. The trial will help them identify opportunities to improve processing referrals on their end so that they can connect patients more efficiently and reduce wait times. Your participation will help GSS reduce administrative burden for FPs by cutting down on the back-and-forth on […]

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 […]

The power of social physician connection

Connection is a game-changer for physician wellness. Having trusted colleagues to share support, laughter, and learning helps doctors stay resilient and remember they’re not alone. The Doctors of BC Physician Health Program (PHP) offers confidential supports from peer coaching to counseling to keep physicians connected, and thriving. Let’s build each other up, because connection fuels […]

Looking for opportunities to connect with your local community?

Check out the Tag Along Fun WhatsApp group for cold water dips (July 26th), pickleball games, and more!

Physician Health & Wellness events and resources

Check out the Physician Health & Wellness Hub for resources. Available to you on an ongoing basis: Greater Victoria Peer Support Program: confidential, short-term, non-clinical emotional support Dips for Docs: Sat, July 26 (and Aug 30), 9am at Fenn Beach PHP “Drop in and share” peer support sessions: 12 – 1 pm every Wednesday South Island Physicians Walking […]