When a patient is seen in the emergency room, it is crucial that important medical information be communicated from the ER to their family physician in a timely and accurate fashion. Yet historically, emergency room physicians have relied on a… Continue Reading
Many thanks to Dr. Malcolm Orr, who provided this wonderful story of generosity and hope. In this time of COVID it is reassuring to hear some good news that has happened despite the pandemic. I would like to thank the… Continue Reading
Before any elective surgery, physicians try to prepare patients and reduce complication rates by stabilizing any known medical issues. Growing research also points to the value of considering other health indicators, such as mental health, substance use, chronic pain, nutrition,… Continue Reading
Island Health medical, clinical, operational and support teams are doing everything possible to respond to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and sustain the health care system in our communities. Listening to input from physicians, staff and leaders, and to relieve pressure… Continue Reading
With the help of the Doctors of BC, the MSA has been meeting weekly with IHealth leadership to emphasize the importance, value, and definition of early engagement in making the roll-out better and ultimately making their workload easier. Members of… Continue Reading
Are you a member of the Medical Staff with a growth mindset who is passionate about improvement? Would you like to work with a team to address a gap in care in your area? Do you enjoy participating in fun,… Continue Reading
There are so many ways that we communicate each day: Face to face (well, mask to mask!), over the phone, by text, through email. But how can we make those – and other – communications more personable, more effective, and… Continue Reading
From Doctors of BC: We’ve heard from many doctors who have questions surrounding government’s recent announcement for fast tracking vaccinations for patients considered clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV). What is required of doctors? How does the process work? Which group of… Continue Reading
A patient waiting to have the results of their echocardiogram read by a cardiologist hopes it will be done in a timely manner. Yet historically, cardiologists have had to be physically present in the Echo Lab in order to read… Continue Reading
Patients with bladder and pelvic floor issues often require specialized testing and multidisciplinary care involving a variety of providers, including gynecologists, urologists, family physicians, nurses, and physiotherapists. However, the provision of these services can be disjointed and the wait times… Continue Reading
