Dr. Jason Wale hoped that, by creating an emergency room dermatology referral form, patients he saw on shift would be able to access this specialist care quickly. Because dermatologists don’t work in facility, there are few opportunities for ER physicians… Continue Reading
The Division of Gastroenterology has been working hard to ensure their services are more accessible for patients and referral partners. Led by Dr. Kevin Rioux, the Division hosted a Physician and MOA Education Evening to showcase the improved Central Access… Continue Reading
With a focus on supporting enhanced care for pregnant women who use substances, Drs. Sarah Lea and Heather McEwen hosted an evening event for family physicians, midwives, social workers, nurses, psychiatrists, pediatricians, obstetricians, and addiction medicine specialists. The goals of… Continue Reading
Dr. Jennifer Goulart wanted to create a multidisciplinary clinic to support specific genitourinary cancer patient populations. She believed that care for those requiring advanced multimodality treatment would be improved when delivered through a single clinic consisting of a multidisciplinary team… Continue Reading
Trauma cases are tricky things. Being Most Responsible Physicians (MRP) for these patients can be challenging, too. Thanks to a South Island FEI grant, the Hospitalist team brought in the local experts to increase their comfort level in providing excellent… Continue Reading
Drs. Dustin Loomes and Vojislav Jovanovic believe that quality treatment of IBD requires an integrated and cooperative approach among multiple specialties (Gastroenterology, General surgery, Internal medicine). However, developing the relationships and capacities for interdisciplinary cooperation can be difficult. The Vancouver… Continue Reading
Wanting to create a sustainable, well-received and effective hospitalist morbidity and mortality rounds program, Dr. Shauna Tierney designed a project focused on improving communication and relationships, as well as prioritizing physician issues and patient care. The Hospitalist M&M Rounds Working… Continue Reading
We are accepting project applications until 5 pm on Monday, January 28th. Looking for inspiration? Check out the stories of some completed projects, posted weekly on Success Story Thursday. Project-specific questions can be directed to projects@southislandmsa.ca. If you’re having difficulties… Continue Reading
Dr. Jody Anderson knew there had to be a better way of helping patients who need recurrent paracentesis. By bringing together physicians from radiology, internal medicine, oncology, palliative care and emergency, a new care pathway has been devised to redirect… Continue Reading
Aging cardiac patients often have multiple co-morbidities, the management of which may lie outside of the expertise of the cardiologist on service. Consultations from other specialties during a cardiac patient’s time on the ward can lead to longer hospital stays,… Continue Reading
