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Department/Division: Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine, Pharmacy

Climate Conscious Deprescribing Initiative

In her work as an internal medicine physician, Dr. Valeria Stoynova was conscious of the many health effects of climate change, including respiratory illness, cardiovascular stress, and mental heal[...]

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Hospitalist Medicine, Internal Medicine

COVID Ward

When 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 scr[...]

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Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine

Enhancing Specialist Care for Patients with Decompensated Liver Disease

Physicians often see opportunities for improvements to patient care in the course of their practice. Dr. Rohit Pai (Gastroenterology) and Dr. Brian McArdle (Internal Medicine) saw one when treating[...]

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Internal Medicine

Development of a Complex Comorbidities Clinic

When someone has a complex chronic disease, such as diabetes, cancer or chronic respiratory disease, it can be challenging to manage their health. This is doubly challenging when they lack a regula[...]

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Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Palliative Medicine, Radiology

Paracentesis Process Improvement

Dr. Jody Anderson knew there had to be a better way of helping patients who need recurrent paracentesis.

By bringing together physicians from radiology, internal medicine, oncology, palliati[...]

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Cardiology, Internal Medicine

Integration of General Internal Medicine into the Cardiology unit

Aging cardiac patients often have multiple co-morbidities, the management of which may lie outside of the expertise of the cardiologist on service.  Consultations from other specialties during a c[...]

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Latest News

  • New messaging feature in Pathways
    New messaging feature in Pathways
  • South Island MSA reads…Mastering Civility:  A Manifesto for the Workplace by Christine Porath
    South Island MSA reads…Mastering Civility: A Manifesto for the Workplace by Christine Porath
  • In-Person Violence Prevention Training – new dates
    In-Person Violence Prevention Training – new dates
  • End of Life learning opportunities and supports
    End of Life learning opportunities and supports
  • Implicit Referrals – Saving Time for Patients and Physicians
    Implicit Referrals – Saving Time for Patients and Physicians

Events

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  • South Island FEI Society Working Group Dinner on June 2, 2025 5:30 pm
  • Virtual Mindful Monday with Dr. Mark Sherman on June 9, 2025 8:00 pm
  • South Island Physicians’ Walking Group – Mount Maguire via Iron Mine Bay on June 15, 2025 1:00 pm

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