Divisions Dispatch September 10, 2025
The latest provincial FPSC newsletter features a new, dedicated support phone line for SWITCH BC’s Community Physician Health and Safety (CPHS) program, improved compensation for vasectomies, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here
Who’s who in BC health care
To help physicians understand the different players in the system, Doctors of BC’s interactive diagram explains each organization’s role. Click on the “i” next to each organization to learn more.
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 […]
Event: Victoria Division AGM
Register today for the VDFP AGM! An evening of connection, great food, Indigenous vendor offerings, and the return of table-based trivia fun awaits – with free professional child care onsite. All members and their partner and MOA are welcome. Date: Monday, October 20 Time: 5:15 pm: Appy Hour | 6:30: Dinner | 7:15 – 8:45: Program Location: Delta Ocean […]
South Island Physicians Walking Group
Join your peers to catch up and get some exercise on local trails. Date: Saturday, September 20 Time: 1 – 2:30 pm Location: ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱/John Dean Provincial Park Read more
Dips for Docs
Join your peers for a dip at Fenn Beach. Date: Saturday, September 20 Time: 9 – 10 am Location: Fenn Beach Read more
Island Health PC Grand Round: Clinical Pharmacists in Primary Care
Join Island Health for this Primary Care Grand Round with Taylor Settlefield, BSc, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist. Hosted by Drs. William Cunningham and Leah MacDonald. Date: Tues, Sept 23 Time: 12 – 1 pm Location: MS Teams View flyer
Newsflash August 28, 2025
This edition includes pharmacy tips on preventing fax-backs when prescribing special doses, D&L seat confirmation info, tips for healthy boundaries, photos from the Traditional Pit Cook & Salmon BBQ, and more. Read it here.
Pharmacy Tip # 6: Preventing fax-backs when prescribing special doses
If prescriptions have an unusual dosing or duration, pharmacists may need to contact the prescribing doctor, which takes time for everyone involved and delays treatment for patients. Consider what might be helpful for pharmacists and add a comment on your WHY to your prescription when you first send it in. Include information such as: diagnosis, […]
Dine & Learn: Seat confirmation explained
Our popular Dine & Learn CME resumes in September. With limited seats and high demand, we follow a transparent process to keep access fair. Rather than first-come-first-served or walk-ins, seats are confirmed by using priority criteria. Watch for our status email after you RSVP Submitting an RSVP is step one – it doesn’t guarantee a […]
