When someone injures themselves on the job, they are eligible for health care like anyone else. However, unlike other types of patients, Worksafe BC covers the costs of their treatment. Accurately identifying a patient presentation as Worksafe-related ensures that the hospital receives these additional funds and optimizes the patient’s access […]
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Physicians are often challenged by ethical issues while providing care for patients. Should a patient’s care plan be respected over and above the wishes of their family members? Should a patient’s actions be interpreted as a more accurate reflection of their wishes regarding care than their words? Internist Dr. Jeff […]
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This Success Story concludes our weekly series recognizing South Island MSA Annual Award Winners. Inspired? Please nominate a colleague who has made a difference! Our final award of the night is for Collaborative Leadership, honouring those who have partnered with the Health Authority and other organizations to lead change. The […]
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This Success Story is a continuation of our weekly series recognizing South Island MSA Annual Award Winners. Our next award of the evening is for Community Leadership, someone who has fostered physician-to-physician relationships to improve professional and collegial bonds. For his initiative and collaboration, Dr. Fred Voon provided a warm […]
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This Success Story is a continuation of our weekly series recognizing South Island MSA Annual Award Winners. A multidisciplinary team of clinicians has been nominated by Dr. Chris Hall for its contributions towards Innovative Leadership in Victoria. I am pleased to recognized Dr. Duncan Jacks, Dr. Jacques Smit, and the […]
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This Success Story is a continuation of our weekly series recognizing South Island MSA Annual Award Winners. On behalf of the team of physicians with whom he works, Dr. Paul Winston provided a glowing nomination for Dr. Daniel Vincent, who is here this evening. As shared by Dr. Winston, “Dr. […]
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To the members of the South Island Medical Staff Association. This has been a very satisfying year to have been your President. In every hospital in which I have worked, an active and robust Medical Staff Association has served both the individual physician and the organization well. While many of […]
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At last week’s Annual General Meeting, the first annual South Island MSA Leadership Awards were given, recognizing physicians who had made notable contributions in each award category this year. We’ll be taking the opportunity to recognize these physicians over the coming weeks in Success Story Thursday. We’ll be sharing the […]
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Small acts of professionalism, dedication, and leadership can have a profound impact on the care of both patients and providers. The South Island MSA wishes to recognize its Members who are significant contributors to our community by establishing Annual Recognition Awards. Four categories have been created, each of which is […]
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Thank you for your RSVP! We look forward to having you be part of our General and Special South Island MSA Meetings on Wednesday, May 15th. The Webex link to our meeting is here: https://islandhealth.webex.com/islandhealth/j.php?MTID=mb3b0372db9713673835550109bc8bf02 The meetings are set to start at 6:00 pm. Thank you!
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