I am a family doctor in BC. I see 30-40 patients per day (no lunch or coffee breaks, maybe time for a quick run to the bathroom), followed by a few hours of paperwork - charting, lab results, imaging reports, consults, insurance forms, pharmacy queries, urgent calls, etc.
Have questions about UBC EM, life in Victoria, or Emergency Medicine? Come meet our PD, Dr Helen Ross, and resident family!
October 27th, 6:00 pm PST
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COVID-19 is spread by aerosols: an evidence review
We have been ignoring this science for far too long. Time to make COVID management evidence based. #FOAMed https://t.co/mFpWz3fdsq
@DaltonRAnderson I think asking questions is how many of us—but possibly not all of us—learn. The classically toted line is that it should be done in a kind way, without the intention of demeaning or belittling learners. I agree with this. But I’m biased, being someone that learns this way.
First off, thank you to those that attended our special “Meet the CRACKCast Founders” event yesterday - we had a blast hosting you!
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Up next: Vancouver Island Grand Rounds!
Want to put a face to the melodious voices of the original CRACKCast producers? Curious about FOAMed?
Join Victoria EM alumni, Dr.@adamdavidthomas and Dr. Chris Lipp as they talk about all things FOAMed, parent life & why Victoria EM was the right choice for their residency.
🗣️Attn EM-interested students!
Upcoming Event hosted by our co-residents at the UBC Kelowna/Interior EM program:
They are hosting grand rounds via zoom next Wednesday, followed by a meet and greet later that evening.
More info below 👇
Our very own Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry has been featured in the @nytimes!! Read and share this wonderful profile of the person who has kept us kind, calm and safe during this pandemic - and continues to do so: https://t.co/aUa7drO0Vs #Covid19IslandHealth
ATTN Med students!! Join Victoria EM for local grand rounds this Wednesday June 3rd! Fingertip injuries, climate change in the ED and physician wellness during COVID.
Join us here: https://t.co/kPsxS7ONxx
I wrote out some thoughts on how to make this moment a real turning point to bring about real change––and pulled together some resources to help young activists sustain the momentum by channeling their energy into concrete action. https://t.co/jEczrOeFdv
Interesting idea re: flattening the curve while minimizing social and economic repercussions. Easy for me to say as a young person, but worthwhile to consider.
Europe and US in total or partial lockdown to mitigate #COVID19.
Soon more hundreds of millions will be confined to their homes. Huge personal sacrifices. Staggering economic losses.
Ok, we accept the price for the common good. But how does this end? Here are some strategies: