Re-Imagining Surgical Assists
Often, tough times spur change, and Christmas 2024 was no exception. The already short-staffed group of Surgical Assistants was facing the usual challenges of scheduled time off and illness, lead[...]
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Block Room at Victoria General Hospital
The concept of a Block Room for regional anaesthetic is not new in Victoria: It’s been a successful and impactful piece of work at the Royal Jubilee Hospital for a few years, to the point that [...]
Read moreFostering Flourishing Project to Promote OR Wellness
There is growing recognition of the value of a positive work culture. Noticing the challenges created during and after COVID, Dr. Al Hayashi and Dr. Sara Waters wanted to find creative ways to enga[...]
Read moreSouth Island Integrated Breast Cancer Care Program
Patients facing a breast cancer diagnosis want the fastest possible route to quality care; however, breast cancer wait times among surgeons vary considerably. Breast cancer surgeon specialists Dr. [...]
Read moreTrauma Patient Management – Education and Planning
Trauma cases are tricky things. Being Most Responsible Physicians (MRP) for these patients can be challenging, too. Thanks to a South Island FEI grant, the Hospitalist team brought in the local[...]
Read moreComparison in surgical approaches to varicose veins
Dr. Pierre C. Malo identified a potential benefit from connecting Family Practice physicians and General surgeons in a study to assess the rate of reccurrence of of venous reflux following Conserva[...]
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