Newsflash October 10, 2024
This edition includes important Island Health updates on Imaging service and our November AGM, resources to limit doomscrolling, and much more. Read it here.
Important changes to Imaging services
Island Health has recently implemented changes to reduce the backlog of imaging referrals: (1) A new requisition for CT, X-Ray, Ultrasound, Breast Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, or Angio exam (also on Pathways) (2) Patients can now be added to a CT cancellation list. (3) More targeted eGFR requirements – read memo (4) Transition of select CT head/spine […]
Meet the Practice Support Program coaches for Victoria family physicians
FPSC’s Practice Support Program (PSP) offers customized services to help your practice become more efficient, create more time for proactive patient care and for adopting the patient medical home attributes. Meet the four coaches who support Victoria-based physicians. They’re only an email away! Niru Puri: [email protected] Niru brings over 30 years of experience in healthcare. […]
Divisions Dispatch October 3, 2024
The latest provincial Divisions Dispatch includes updates on new clinical pathways and tools for anxiety and eating disorders, the review of the cervical cancer screening guideline, cultural safety resources, webinars, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here
ICYMI: Do you have space for an additional FP in your community office?
We are seeing an increase in the number of FPs looking to relocate to Victoria to start longitudinal practices in traditional community office settings. If you own a community office and have space to welcome a new colleague in the foreseeable future, please contact Helen at [email protected] or 250-507-5494.
ICYMI: Final survey reminder | Help shape your Division’s future
Tell us what matters most to you by taking our compensated, anonymous 20-minute survey. Your input is vital as the Victoria Division of Family Practice Board prepares to set priorities for the coming years. We’ve extended the survey period until Sunday, October 13th, at 11:59pm.
RSVP now for the AGM! Your peers are already onboard!
Feeling unsure about attending the AGM because you might not know anyone? No worries! We’re thrilled to announce an amazing turnout so far, and we can’t wait to welcome even more of you. Expect to see familiar faces and make new connections in a relaxed setting. Forget awkward small talk—our pre-dinner mingling featuring our knowledge […]
Are you getting sucked into the doomscrolling trap?
Doomscrolling is the compulsive consumption of negative news and social media that heightens fear and anxiety. It’s easy to get sucked in! Break the habit by practicing mindfulness and restricting exposure. Here are some resources: Scroll Responsibly, 13 Ways to Stop Doomscrolling, Flora App.
New Cheers for Peers
A shout-out to Dr Laura Phillips who received new Cheers! Check out the Cheers here, and post your own to keep the good vibes up.
Dips for Docs extended
Join this year’s last two Dips for Docs with Dr Mark Sherman on Saturdays at Cordova Bay Beach (meet next to former Beach House restaurant): 9am on October 19th and November 16th. Take the plunge!
