Bringing joy & meaning back to medicine

How can we practice medicine as a ritual rather than a routine? Check out this podcast from the Champions of Wellness series with Dr Mukta Panda on Bringing Joy and Meaning Back to Medicine.

Mindful coloring a stress buster

Did you enjoy coloring as a child? Research has proven that mindful coloring reduces stress, anxiety, and can improve your mood. Renowned psychologist Dr Lawrence Shapiro now offers a collection of free mindful coloring pages.

New Provincial Academic Detailing topic

BC Provincial Academic Detailing Service (PAD) provides CME on commonly prescribed medications and is offered free of charge to health care professionals. To arrange an in-person or virtual education session with your PAD pharmacist on their most recent topic, “Medications for Osteoporosis: An Update”, please email [email protected] or visit www.bcpad.ca for more topics and information.

Divisions Dispatch September 6

The FPSC’s latest newsletter includes updates on the Provincial Attachment System (PAS) and a Sept 14 PAS webinar; panel uploads when enrolling in the LFP payment model, webinars on trans gender youth care and on Indigenous cultural safety, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here

Perinatal Care resources for family doctors

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 […]

Canadian MAID Curriculum Program launches in Victoria

Accredited national education modules are launching for clinicians who wish to learn how to assess and, if interested, provide MAID. Victoria has been selected as one of the launch sites. Date: Saturday, September 23, Time: 9 – 12:30 and 1:30 – 5pm Location: Royal Jubilee Hospital Commissioned by Health Canada and developed by CAMAP (the […]

Divisions Dispatch August 22

The latest FPSC newsletter includes updates on the PCN governance refresh, the August 11 LFP Payment Model newsletter, a provincial attachment system webinar, CBT Skills Groups for physicians and residents, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here

Perinatal Care resources for family doctors

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 […]