ICYMI: Download our re-referral request response templates
If you’re still being asked for re-referrals for patients already under specialist care, our new response templates for Med Access, Oscar, and Juno are now ready for import into your EMR. Send them promptly to specialists to reduce paperwork and keep communication clear. Find templates and instructions here. Questions? Email Melodie at [email protected].
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 […]
Island Health PC Grand Round | The Primary Care Role in Addiction Services
Join this Grand Round featuring a co-presentation by Drs Ramm Herring and Ashley Heaslip. Hosted by Island Health Drs William Cunningham and Leah MacDonald. No RSVP required. Questions? Contact [email protected] Date: Wednesday, October 15 Time: 12 – 1 pm Location: Teams
South Island Physicians Walking Group
Date: Sunday, October 19 Time: 1 – 2:30 pm Location: Holmes Peak, Gowland Todd Provincial Park | Caleb Pike parking lot Read more
ICYMI: Victoria Division AGM
Register today for the VDFP AGM! A fun evening with great food, time to connect with your family medicine community, Indigenous vendor offerings, and our popular table trivia awaits. Free on-site professional childcare. All members, including your partner and MOA, are welcome. Date: Monday, October 20 Time: 5:15 pm: Appy Hour | 6:30: Dinner | […]
Newsflash September 25, 2025
This edition includes ideas around acknowledging National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a re-referral request response template for your EMR, nutrition tips to beat physician burnout, a call to participate in the Oct 16th ShakeOut, and more. Read it here.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30th marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as well as Orange Shirt Day. If you’d like to attend an in-person event in recognition of the Survivors, the children who didn’t return home and their families, the Songhees First Nations hosts their Pow Wow all day at Royal Athletic Park. Wearing an orange shirt […]
Re-referral request responses simplified
If you’re still being asked for re-referrals for patients already under specialist care, our new response templates for Med Access, Oscar, and Juno are now ready for import into your EMR. Send them promptly to specialists to reduce paperwork and keep communication clear. Find templates and instructions, designed with input from local MOAs and the […]
Call for participation: ShakeOut Earthquake Drill
Take part in the Great BC ShakeOut by emailing, calling, or texting a quick fictional scenario on October 16th. Physicians and MOAs, your participation takes just a few minutes and helps us train staff to better support clinics during emergencies. To sign up and get more info, please email Shay at [email protected]
Pharmacy Tip #8: Sending multiple Rxs – keep all your prescription peas in one pod
Pharmacists sometimes receive five separate faxes for five medications, resulting in 10 pages if each has a cover page, and increasing the chance of pages being lost. Tip: Try sending as many prescriptions as possible at one time. This is best done by sending your prescriptions after all issues have been discussed with the patient, […]
