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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
How do physicians create opportunities to learn from each other when everyone’s schedules are busy with patient care? Occasions to ‘bump into’ one another are fewer now than in the past, when different groups of physicians would more regularly gather… Continue Reading
To support patients with Crohn’s Disease, Dr. Dustin Loomes created an evidence-based resource package and program for those who are also smokers. Before launching the work, though, Dr. Loomes sought formal input from colleagues, Island Health, gastroenterologists, respirologists, IBD nurses,… Continue Reading
Update: Want to see this project in action? Click here! A Code Blue indicates a critical cardiac arrest is underway and requires immediate, expert responses from all involved in the patient’s care. When staff do not have the chance to… Continue Reading
