ICYMI: Revised MHSU intake referral form

A revised MHSU intake referral form for patients 19+ will help improve patient information for referral to psychiatric assessment and/or other Island Health MHSU services. South Island Division of Family Practice physicians, psychiatrists and Island Health collaborated on the revision. Major changes: 1. Inclusion of sex/gender spectrum options 2. Space for clinic sticker 3. Inclusion […]

ICYMI: Interdisciplinary Perinatal Health Summit

This Collaborative Care for Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum all-day learning event will bring together a range of perinatal care providers, from obstetricians, to family physicians, to midwives, perinatal nurses, pelvic physiotherapists, dieticians, lactation specialists, and much more. Through talks on today’s most relevant perinatal topics, participants will be challenged to consider their work through interdisciplinary […]

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 […]