Echocardiograms are one of the most commonly ordered cardiac diagnostic investigations, yet there are not many opportunities for those involved in ordering, administering and interpreting them to get together and discuss how to improve efficiency and quality issues. Cardiologist Dr. Jonathan Tang wanted to create these opportunities, and sought support […]
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The first time a person experiences psychosis can be a challenging, frightening time. The care they receive during this episode can set the stage for all future engagements with the mental health care system. Until recently, however, there was no specific Clinical Order Set (COS) to guide the care of […]
Read moreWhen a patient arrives in the hospitals with a health issue, it can take hours to establish, through tests, where the problem lies. However, this can be expedited if hospitalists can perform ultrasounds at a patient’s bedside. Using Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) as part of the clinical examination, much […]
Read moreGood communication and relationships are key to effective medicine – between providers and patients as well as amongst providers. In order to strengthen the connections between palliative care and cardiology to assist patients living with end-stage cardiac disease, Dr. Jody Anderson from Palliative Care, and her cardiologist colleague, Dr. Daisy […]
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Warmest congratulations and thanks to Dr. Angela Enright, whose work was recognized yesterday by the Royal College in the attached announcement from its CEO: Dear colleagues, Today is World Humanitarian Day and on this occasion it is my pleasure to announce this year’s recipient of the Royal College Teasdale-Corti […]
Read moreDr. Jennifer Balfour, Dr. Cullen, and their colleagues wanted to find a better way to care for pediatric patients who came through the emergency room and required further follow up. They also knew that undergraduate and post graduate trainees needed to see patients in an environment where they could learn […]
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In April 2019, Doctors of BC conducted its fourth annual Health Authority Engagement Survey of physicians which seeks to determine their level of engagement and interaction with their respective health authority. The 2019 Doctors of BC Health Authority Engagement Survey Report provides a summary of physician engagement with health authorities […]
Read moreRecognizing the need to update and disseminate a Clinical Order Set (COS) used for treating patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a group of hospitalists, led by Drs. Megan Milliken, Anne McHale, Jean Maskey, and Shauna Tierney set out to work on the order set in consultation with Respirology, […]
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Stakeholder of the Royal College: CALL TO ACTION We are writing to seek your feedback on a newly proposed AFC (diploma) in targeted neonatal echocardiography. As a key stakeholder of the Royal College, you are being consulted to provide your perspective and to offer you an opportunity to voice any […]
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Notwithstanding the title, there are four points in this month’s newsletter. All are (IMHO) important. 1. iHealth Update Mr. Owen Haley has recently taken charge of the introduction of iHealth. He comes with a track record of successfully doing so in in two separate locations in Alberta, as well as […]
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