In response to physicians’ growing concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Physician Health Program (PHP) has launched a virtual peer-support group available to all BC physicians. Peer-to-peer connections promote shared learning, resiliency, and hope. Weekly sessions are co-facilitated by psychiatrist Dr Jennifer Russel and manager of clinical services Roxanne Joyce.

Guide to using dictation software in medical practices

A new resource from the Doctors Technology Office provides support for physicians who are in the process of adopting dictation software or are considering making the transition. The guide, Using Dictation Software in Medical Practices, is a collaboration of the Doctors Technology Office and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC’s Physician Practice Enhancement Program. It outlines:

Kidney donation in British Columbia is on the rise,[1] and that means the number of kidney donors in the province who require routine or specialized follow-up is becoming increasingly prevalent. While donors are chosen because of their excellent health status, after kidney donation, these individuals require medical vigilance to keep them in optimal health.

Doctors of BC has developed a physician resource web page to keep members updated on the COVID-19 work happening at Doctors of BC, the Ministry of Health, the BCCDC, and other organizations. The latest information relating to virtual care, member insurance and benefits during the outbreak, CMPA protections, data from the BCCDC, and more are provided: www.doctorsofbc.ca/working-change/advocating-physicians/coronavirus-covid-19-updates.

Asking “Is our society ready to go digital?” may seem absurd considering that digital technologies are core to almost every aspect of our daily lives. Yet, asking “Is our health system ready for digital health?” is not farfetched, reflecting the relative lack of digital uptake in health care delivery today. We must prepare to integrate digital health into mainstream health care.