Upcoming & Past Events
Upcoming Events
Family Practice & Community Pharmacies: Working Better Together
Date: Monday, March 31, 2025
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm (Registration & Dinner @ 6:15pm)
Location: Holiday Inn North Shore, 700 Old Lillooet Rd, North Vancouver, BC (Free parking onsite)
Register Here: https://divisionsbc.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05d96aedd1e1ddd5ab1791b58&id=0e5ccd16fb&e=a90810c8c8
Description:
Join us for the next phase of our collaboration between family physicians and community pharmacists! Building on our initial event in November 2024, this session dives deeper into practical solutions to streamline communication, reduce workload, and improve patient care.
Key Discussion Topics:
- The top 5 things pharmacists want family physicians to know
- The top 5 things family physicians want pharmacists to know
- Direct Q&A: Get your questions answered by a pharmacist
- Opportunities to connect with local pharmacists
- And more!
Additional Details:
We want your questions! During registration, you’ll have the chance to submit questions for pharmacists. Even if you can’t attend, we encourage you to share your queries to help shape a practical FAQ resource.
Got more questions after registering? No problem! Feel free to email Candace Travis at ctravis@nsdivision.ca anytime before March 31.
Don’t miss this opportunity to make the expanding role of pharmacists work for you!
Past Events
Working Better Together: Family Physicians and Community Pharmacists (FP and RPh)
Date: November 14, 2024
Location: Holiday Inn, North Shore
Description:
On November 14, 2024, the North Shore Division of Family Practice hosted an engaging event that united family physicians, community pharmacists, and MOAs/OMs to enhance collaboration and communication.
Event Highlights:
- Interactive Discussions: Physicians and pharmacists shared insights on the challenges they face and explored strategies to improve communication and processes.
- Expanded Pharmacist Scope: Participants discussed the implications of the new pharmacist scope under the MACS Program, which now includes 21 minor diagnoses and the ability to order specific lab tests.
- Focus Group Insights: Building on previous focus groups with physicians and MOAs, this event highlighted actionable suggestions for improving teamwork and streamlining care delivery.
Revolutionize Your Practice with AI Scribing
Date: October 11, 2024
Description:
The North Shore Division of Family Practice hosted the second AI Webinar on Oct 9th to help you explore how AI can transform your medical practice.
AI Scribing Tools and Demos: Empathia AI, Nabla AI, Tali AI, Scribeberry AI and Quas AI
How AI Scribing Tools Can Benefit Your Practice:
• Save time: Reduce the time spent on documentation, allowing you to focus more on your patients.
• Increase accuracy: AI tools minimize errors by transcribing notes efficiently and precisely.
• Improve patient interactions: With less time on administrative tasks, you can strengthen patient relationships and care quality.
• Optimize workflows: These tools seamlessly integrate into your practice, increasing overall productivity and reducing burnout.
AI Scribing Tools Webinar for Family Doctors
Date: August 15th, 2024
Description:
On August 15th, we hosted an insightful webinar on AI scribing tools, specifically tailored for family doctors in Canada. The event featured several physicians sharing their firsthand experiences with these tools, highlighting their potential to streamline documentation and enhance patient care. Attendees were able to learn about the practical benefits of incorporating AI into their daily practices, sparking engaging discussions on the future of AI in healthcare. Thank you to all who participated and contributed to the vibrant exchange of ideas!
Stay tuned for Part 2!
Practice Optimization Workshop
Date: March 6th, 2024
Description: The Practice Optimization Workshop was held at the Pinnacle Hotel and was a great opportunity for physicians to connect with their colleagues, have focussed group discussions, and hear tips and tricks around managing their practice!
Topics Covered:
- Practice Optimization Workshop
- Billing Practices (LFP Changes and the last year)
- Private Billing
- Overhead Splits Update
- Changes to the practice workflow after pandemic
- A.I. for Chart Noting (preliminary info)
Privacy and Security Workshop
Date: February 8, 2022