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 patients living with decompensated liver cirrhosis. This complex patient population present frequently at the emergency room for treatment, and require regular […]
Read moreThe South Island MSA was lucky enough to welcome Devin Vessey to its most recent Virtual Doctors’ Lounge. As the South Island Protection Services Supervisor, Devin shared invaluable information learned over his 17 years of experience in security, fire and first-aid. A PSO’s primary responsibility is to ensure the safety […]
Read moreA patient waiting to have the results of their echocardiogram read by a cardiologist hopes it will be done in a timely manner. Yet historically, cardiologists have had to be physically present in the Echo Lab in order to read the report accurately. When an echo report is needed to […]
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Patients with bladder and pelvic floor issues often require specialized testing and multidisciplinary care involving a variety of providers, including gynecologists, urologists, family physicians, nurses, and physiotherapists. However, the provision of these services can be disjointed and the wait times prohibitively long. Patients dealing with incontinence could sometimes wait 6 […]
Read moreThe Evidence-Into-Practice awards are awarded annually by the Research and Capacity Building Department at Island Health to honour innovators from across Island Health who have successfully implemented a chance in practice, drawing on available evidence or generating their own rigorous data. This year, all three recipients of the award – […]
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Doctors of BC is prioritizing psychological and physical safety for physicians and conducting work under the Memorandum of Agreement. Along with our region’s nominated physician representative (Dr. Daisy Dulay, Cardiology, Victoria), I am implementing projects under the MOA as your Regional Advisor and Advocate. Island Health is aware of this […]
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So much incredible work has been done by members of the South Island Medical Staff – and here’s a chance for recognition! https://medicalstaff.islandhealth.ca/news-events/now-accepting-applications-2020-evidence-practice-awards Good luck to all applicants!
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When a staff survey of nurses working in the Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) at Royal Jubilee Hospital revealed that many felt frustrated by the lack of opportunities to improve their skills and knowledge to improve patient care, Dr. Brian Gregson decided to do something about it. He knew that the group […]
Read moreDue to the fragmented nature of sexual medicine provision on Vancouver Island, an interdisciplinary working group was struck to create a framework for care, align team members, and streamline processes. Dr. Nathan Hoag received a South Island FEI Engagement grant to bring together South island urologists, gynecologists, psychiatrists, general practitioners, […]
Read moreNegotiating 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 […]
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