Divisions Dispatch August 7, 2024
The latest provincial Divisions Dispatch includes updates on feedback opportunities on cancer screening patient resources, primary care relationship-building in Indigenous communities, the WeAreAllies campaign on gender-affirming care, events and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here
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 on Pathways. Funded […]
Event: Creating Safe Spaces | Indigenous Cultural Safety in Opioid Use Disorder Care
Join Health Quality BC for an introduction to Indigenous-specific cultural safety and humility in the context of opioid use disorder-focused substance use primary care. Date: Thursday, August 22 Time: 12:00 – 1:30 pm Location: Online Information and registration
Event: Victoria Division AGM
Have you heard? Free professional childcare will be available at this year’s AGM. We’ve opened registration for those needing to plan early. An invite with program details will follow in September. Spread the word to peers with small kids! Date: Wednesday, November 6 Time: 5:30 – 9 pm Location: Delta Ocean Pointe Resort Register here
ICYMI: Dips for Docs
Take the plunge this Saturday with your colleagues! Date: Saturday, August 17 Time: 9 – 10 am Location: McTavish Beach (access at the end of Inverness Road) Information
ICYMI: South Island Physicians’ Family BBQ
All physicians in the South Island are invited! Bring your partner and your children (human and four-legged ones welcome) to enjoy food, bouncy castles, and info booths. Date: Sunday, September 8 Time: 12 – 3 pm Location: Cadboro Gyro Park Register here
Newsflash August 1, 2024
This edition includes a poll on specialist referrals, updates on learning programs and leadership training, and more. Read it here.
Poll: What is your preferred specialist referral acknowledgment?
As part of our efforts to improve specialist referrals please let us know: If you can only receive one referral acknowledgement from a specialist’s office, which of three options would you prefer? • Within 24 hours – an automated message to verify your fax was received. • Within a week – a message acknowledging the […]
Learning programs for FPs from the Foundation for Medical Practice Education
The Foundation for Medical Practice Education (FMPE), a Canadian not-for-profit, offers practice-based learning programs created by family physicians to enhance patient care. Learn more: About FMPE and how to register, Practice-Based Learning Programs, Practice Improvement Activity Guide. If you are in your first 5 years of practice you can receive a 50% discount on the […]
Registration open for FPSC Leadership and Management Development Program
The FPSC Leadership and Management Development Program is open to physicians who are in a leadership role within their division or plan to be soon. The next program will run from November 22, 2024 until May 24, 2025 and has 36 seats. For details, visit the FPSC website or contact [email protected]. Apply by September 9.
