Divisions Dispatch January 29, 2025
The latest provincial newsletter from the Family Practice Services Committee (FPSC) features a reminder that FPs enrolled in the LFP payment model must re-enrol by March 31 to continue LFP payment model billing, four new Enhanced Care Pathways, an engagement opportunity with the Administrative Burdens Working Group (impact of notifications for lab requisitions), and much more that will […]
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 […]
New: Pathways Morning Tip – Chronic Care Pathway
Join Dr Tracy Monk for this new format – 20-minute sessions covering 1 cool thing about Pathways! The first session is on the Chronic Pain Care Pathway. Date: Thursday, February 6 Time: 7:15 – 7:35 am Location: zoom RSVP here
Webinar: AI Scribes in Practice
This webinar for community-based physicians provides foundational knowledge to assess the value of AI scribes and use them effectively and safely. Hear from peers how they have integrated AI scribe to save time and reduce administrative burdens. Offered by Doctors of BC and the Family Practice Services Committee (FPSC). Date: Wednesday, February 12 Time: 6 […]
Newsflash January 16, 2025
Happy New Year to you! This first edition in 2025 includes news on a separate Interventional Radiology profile on Pathways, an AI Scribes webinar, and more. Find the Newsflash here
Better Access to Interventional Radiology on Pathways
In response to your feedback within our Care Transitions Specialist Referrals project, Pathways has created a separate clinic profile for Interventional Radiology – RJH / VGH hospitals – Victoria. Fax a consult letter; no referral form is needed. Find IR by typing “interventional radiology” into the search bar or access it at the top of […]
New Link and Referral Units support local emergency departments
Island Health and BC Emergency Health Services have created a new pathway for patients who don’t require emergency care but still need medical attention. The new Link and Referral Units (LARUs) consist of single paramedics in minivans, specializing in assessing and treating 911 patients with non-urgent conditions. Read more here.
Are you looking for a family physician to join you? Apply by Jan 17
Is your clinic interested in a Practice Ready Assessment Return of Service (PRA-BC ROS) physician? The program is now accepting applications for the fall 2025 and interim spring 2026 intakes. Candidates will be practice-ready in the spring of 2026 and the fall of 2026, respectively, and have a three-year Return of Service. There are 10 Vancouver Island […]
Interview: AI Scribes in Family Practice
As more doctors in Victoria have begun using AI scribes, CBC On the Island’s Gregor Craigie interviewed FP Dr Daniel Ngui about his experience using the technology for over a year. Listen here
Divisions Dispatch January 16, 2025
The latest newsletter features a webinar on Implementing AI Scribes in Practice, a First Nations experiential learning session with Len Pierre, an opportunity to participate in the eReferrals project, a self awareness webinar supporting your well-being, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here
