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
Dr. Jody Anderson has let us know that Dr. Maurice Saunders will be retiring at the end of February. As a longstanding palliative care physician, as well as a family physician who has worked in many long term care facilities,… Continue Reading
According to a recent report by the Canadian Medical Association entitled “Addressing Gender Diversity in Canada’s Medical Profession”, Canada’s female physicians continue to face disproportionate discrimination in pay equity, harassment, and leadership. Though 54% of physicians in Canada are female,… Continue Reading
As a way of embracing the limitations on in-person gatherings, the South Island MSA hosted its first ever Virtual Doctors’ Lounge Meetup, hosted by our new co-Presidents, Dr. Catherine Jenkins and Dr. Fred Voon With physicians representing VGH, RJH, and… Continue Reading
Some physicians may remember a time when doctors’ lounges were a place to mingle with colleagues, share difficult cases, and put faces to names. Even before COVID rendered such in-person gatherings undesirable, there were few opportunities for physicians to get… Continue Reading
Over the past few weeks, we have recognized those who received South Island MSA Recognition Awards at this year’s Annual General Meeting. Thank you for following this series! Our final award of the night is for Collaborative Leadership, honouring those… Continue Reading
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be recognizing those who received South Island MSA Recognition Awards at this year’s Annual General Meeting. From a Facility Engagement perspective, we are delighted to recognize two separate examples of Collaborative Leadership, where members… Continue Reading
