The final few weeks of the first trimester of pregnancy can be a time filled with worry. Women can have symptoms such a bleeding or cramping that may suggest an early pregnancy loss, but cannot know for sure without an ultrasound. In the final few weeks of a pregnancy, questions […]
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As we’re all sticking closer to home this summer, the Vancouver Island MSAs have shared their local hotspots, available through this fantastic Google Earth map. Are we missing your favourite secret haunt? Let us know and we’ll update the map. Happy travels and stay safe!
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Negotiating new contracts is often a complex endeavor, particularly when parties have had a challenging relationship in the past. This was particularly the case in the contract negotiations between the Victoria Hospitalist Service and Island Health, which had stalled during 2014 and 2015, reaching an all-time low in March 2015 […]
Read moreLike many FP OBs, Dr. Telen Harper knows that the safe and effective management of labour and delivery requires seamless collaboration among primary care providers, midwives, obstetricians, pediatricians, anesthetists, and nursing staff. With growing evidence to support alternative practices in the management of labour and delivery, Dr. Harper offered a […]
Read moreWhen Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) was designated the site for suspected and confirmed COVID patients in southern Vancouver Island in early March, teams of physicians and allied health personnel scrambled to decant the hospital, going from a census of 115% to 70% within weeks. The effort involved in this process […]
Read moreLike all physicians, pediatricians face burnout issues, and sometimes struggle to feel connected with colleagues and administration. These stresses can be exacerbated by complex practices involving young high-needs patients. Pediatricians Jennifer Balfour and Lauren Kitney felt that they and their pediatric colleagues could benefit from an opportunity to step-back, assess […]
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Per WorkSafe BC’s requirement, we have created a South Island FEI Society COVID-19 Safety Plan. Highlights include: – All meetings will be virtual by default. We have a Zoom account and aren’t afraid to use it! If you’re new to the technology, here are a few tips and tricks that […]
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Each member of our medical community has pulled together at this challenging time. This is the final story in our series of leadership, professionalism, and collegiality. Thank you for joining us in this celebration of excellence. Our compilation of All-Star stories is available here. It seems fitting that our final […]
Read moreRooming-in is the standard of care for healthy babies born at Victoria General Hospital, meaning that they stay in the same room as their mother for the duration of their hospital stay. Babies born to mothers with opioid use disorder should have the same care. However, in a significant portion […]
Read morePlease find below key supports for re-opening your community-based practice: Island Health has announced their process for supporting specialist physicians with community-based practices with PPE access, available here: https://medicalstaff.islandhealth.ca/news-events/ppe-physicians-community-practices-vancouver-island. Doctors of BC has put together important guides for re-opening community practices, available here: https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/working-change/advocating-physicians/coronavirus-covid-19-updates
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