September

Specialist physicians are invited to collaborate on how to improve specialty care in a post-pandemic world at an in-person, full-day symposium. The event will take place on Friday, 21 January 2022, at the Westin Bayshore hotel in Vancouver. This symposium, A New Day: Emerging Priorities in Specialty Care, is presented by the Specialist Services Committee—a partnership of Doctors of BC and the BC government—and Specialists of BC. Get the latest event news at www.sscbc.ca/symposium2022.

A province-wide electronic health record (EHR) is enabling health care providers to access key patient information in one place. Offered and supported by the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), CareConnect (Provincial eHealth Viewer) is a secure, view-only EHR that shows information like visits, labs, imaging reports, immunizations, and medications. It can also identify other clinicians involved in a patient’s care, as well as provide information to facilitate patient triage and develop care plans.

Top five things to know about CareConnect:

Insurance advisors recommend you review your insurance portfolio any time you experience a major life change, and becoming a parent definitely counts. You may be unaware that this major change can also impact your disability insurance. Here are some considerations to keep in mind as you plan and return from your parental leave.