Newsflash March 13, 2025
This edition features a poll on AI scribes, medical imaging updates, tips for a good night’s sleep, and much more. Find the Newsflash here
Quick poll: AI scribes
We know the benefits of AI are a high-interest topic for you. To help inform support needs, please take our one-question poll on where you are at with AI scribes here.
Patients see medical imaging results sooner
Island Health’s MyHealth portal will be reducing the publishing delay that allows you to review medical imaging results before your patients see them. Upon patient requests and to align with provincial systems planning, the delay will be reduced from 7 to 4 days. For more information email [email protected] or visit the MyHealth webpage.
Do you have patients waiting for specialist services?
If you have patients waiting for specialist services, the Consultant Specialists of BC (cSBC) is looking for people to share their stories. If interested, email Wendy Hartley at [email protected]
UBC resident research: FP Perspectives on Planetary Health
A UBC family medicine resident is inviting you to participate in their research study on how much FPs are concerned about climate change and to what degree climate change is already impacting your patients’ health. You can take the survey here and enter to win one of seven $100 cash prizes.
Divisions Dispatch March 12, 2025
The latest provincial newsletter from the Family Practice Services Committee (FPSC) features clinical service contracts for physicians in long-term care, Oncology career opportunities for FPs, a survey from Critical Care BC, several events/webinars, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here
ICYMI: AI Scribes webinar recording
The recording of the recent AI Scribes webinar by Doctors of BC and the FPSC (Family Practices Services Committee) is available here. Find more resources on the Doctors of BC Using AI Scribe Technologies webpage.
Nominations for BCCFP awards close tomorrow
Wanted to nominate a peer for one of the BC College of Family Physicians awards and just didn’t get to it quite yet? You can still submit nominations until tomorrow, March 14, 10 am. Read more
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 […]
Sleep smarter: essential tips for rest and recovery
Quality sleep is essential for you to stay energized, focused, and at your best. Discover tips for improving your sleep and try simple techniques like progressive muscle relaxation and calm breathing to get the restful night you deserve.
