Suspecting that malignant and pre-malignant skin lesions occur commonly among nursing home residents, radiation oncologist Dr. Jan Lim set about to pilot an approach to improving the delivery of early cancer detection and treatment to these residents. Dr. Lim wanted to bring expertise in detecting cancerous skin lesions to residents […]
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It is with great regret that I note the passing of Dr. Paul Whelan, the Executive Medical Director for Surgical Services, Ambulatory Care, Diagnostic Access Strategy, Renal, Trauma, and Oncology Services. In all my dealing with him, Paul was consistently supportive, friendly, realistic and commonsensical. He always demonstrated the highest […]
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From colleagues on the Mainland: We are excited to announce, MDs4Wellness is on air! It is a project that we (Drs Samir Malhotra, Ben Leung, Gerald DaRoza and Joelle Bradley) have been working on for the past several months. It is called “Behind the Stethoscope”. It’s purpose is to connect a cross-section […]
Read moreVancouver Island is a leading center for the provision of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) in the country. However, at the same time as Victoria’s relatively older population has been becoming increasingly aware of the possibility of medically-assisted death at the end of life, the number of MAiD providers has […]
Read moreDr. Denis Petrunia, Dr. Alan Buckley and their gastroenterology colleagues wanted to improve access and availability of endoscopic (ERCP) procedures at Victoria General Hospital. This was a seemingly complicated task involving radiology, gasteroenterology and the surgical day care staff, with implications for patient transfers between RJH and VGH, nursing overtime, […]
Read moreThis article was originally published on the Island Health intranet, reposted here for your enjoyment! When a person experiences cardiac arrest, paramedics and first responders may use an Automated External Defibrillator to help “re-set” the heart rhythm. Not all cardiac arrests receive a shock, but all AEDs collect important heart […]
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Colleagues, there are 4 items I wish to highlight to you this month. The Good News. In February, the FEI process was told that projects approved at that time were unlikely to be funded in the 2018/2019 budget. As we are clear that we must have the ability to pay […]
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Have you been meaning to put in a claim for some work you have done on an Engagement and Quality Improvement project, but you just haven’t gotten around to it yet? Time is ticking: Doctors of BC has recently implemented a three-month time limit on FEMS Claims, and claims older […]
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Our Welcome and Thank You event in early May was a sure-fire success! More than 50 physicians and partners were in attendance, with physicians of all ages and areas of practice represented. During a few words of welcome, Dr. Don Milliken encouraged experienced physicians to share their experience and knowledge […]
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The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians has recently announced its 2019 Annual Award Winners. Warmest congratulations to Dr. Andrew MacPherson for being recognized as one of the Emergency Physicians of the Year!
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