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… Continue Reading
Vancouver 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… Continue Reading
This 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… Continue Reading
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
