Newsflash November 30
Topics include longitudinal care for clinic staff, the new MOA network accepting applications, a local cancer care needs assessment, input on MAiD, and more. Read more
Maintaining work-life balance during the holiday season
Check out the new blog by Dr. Bill for advice on how to maintain work-life balance during the holiday season.
Refire Kitchen member discount available
Looking to eat healthy without spending time in the kitchen? Take advantage of our 15% member discount for delicious Refire Kitchen meals (scroll down).
VDFP executive board roles 2023-24
At its recent first meeting, the 2023-24 VDFP Board confirmed Dr. Melissa Duff will continue to serve as the board chair. Dr. Anna Mason and Mr. Peter Lockie will continue in their roles as secretary and treasurer, respectively.
Survey: Should the Division assist with organizing longitudinal care for your clinic staff?
We are aware that a lack of practice staff access to longitudinal care is a material recruitment and retention issue, and that accessing care directly at the workplace can pose risks. The Victoria and South Island Divisions are seeking your feedback whether we should assist with a matching program. Read more and take the short […]
Does your clinic see unattached patients? A local needs assessment survey calls for their input.
Drs Stuart Bax and Cal Shapiro and their team are working on a Shared Care project to improve cancer care for unattached patients in the Victoria area. If you connect with unattached patients, please consider sharing the needs assessment survey poster and encouraging them to participate. The survey is designed for people who 1. Have […]
Physician safeguard input to Doctors of BC on MAiD for mental disorders
Many colleagues feel that the recent provincial survey on safeguards for the expansion of MAiD did not provide sufficient input opportunities for family physicians. Following advocacy by the Ridge Meadows Division, Doctors of BC is willing to meet with family physicians to take your feedback to the Ministry. RSVP here for the discussion on Monday, […]
Divisions Dispatch November 28
The FPSC’s latest Divisions Dispatch includes updates on the Provincial Attachment System (PAS) and the LFP Payment Model, a summary of the recent Primary Care Partners Event, the Securing Small Business Rebate program, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here.
Keeping your Pathways profile up to date
If you have a Pathways profile, please remember to keep it up to date. You can find the link to your profile for reviewing/editing under the YOU menu item on your logged in Pathways homepage. Contact Cherith at [email protected] if you need help updating your profile.
BCAMN accepting physician mentee applications for March intake
Looking for ways to better support patients living with complex pain, mental health and substance use issues? Are you burning out and would appreciate experts to mentor you and colleagues to inspire you? Apply to become a mentee in the BC Adaptive Mentorship Network (BCAMN) for Pain, Mental Health & Substance Use. Learn more at […]
