Proposed amendments to AHS Medical Staff Bylaws
Physicians will have the opportunity to vote on proposed amendments to the Alberta Health Services (AHS) Medical Staff Bylaws in 2019. The Office of the AHS Vice President, Quality & Chief Medical Officer will host town hall information sessions for physicians. Medical staff are encouraged to participate in person or virtually.
To learn more about how to participate, as well as the proposed changes to the bylaws, please visit the AHS website.
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Alberta Health Services launches My Care Conversations
This new app allows patients to record their conversations with their cancer care team, to help reduce stress and assist with recall and understanding. While an asset for patients and their loved ones, there is currently no way for patients to share these recordings with their doctors, to allow upload of the audio file to the clinical record. Physicians may want to consider recording interactions as well, to ensure the same information is available for the patient record.
Contact the Canadian Medical Protective Association for more information about any medico-legal implications.
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The Alberta College of Family Physicians (ACFP) is hitting the road with a fantastic learning opportunity
The ACFP’s Collaborative Mentorship Networks for Chronic Pain and Addiction is travelling across Alberta to deliver a free, three-hour workshop: Identifying and Treating Opioid Use Disorder in Primary Care.
If you are a family physician and are interested in learning more about OUD, visit the ACFP’s website to see when they’ll be in your community.
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Have you made a positive impact on the patient experience?
The 2019 Patient Experience Awards are now accepting submissions! Established by the Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA), these awards celebrate initiatives that have led to improved patient experiences with health care services in Alberta. Winners will receive funding, a plaque and a video about their initiative to share the great work they’ve done!
Nominations close on Feb. 22. Find out more and apply today by visiting the HQCA website.
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Celebrate rural health care heroes by nominating them for a Rhapsody Award!
The Rural Health Profession Action Plan (RhPAP) invites you to recognize those who have made a difference to health care in rural Alberta.
Do you know of a physician from a small community who has gone above and beyond for their patients? Or someone who has excelled at attracting health care professionals to their town? If so, recognize their contributions with a nomination for a Rhapsody Award!
Find out more by visiting RhPAP’s website. Nominations close on March 31.
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Join the conversation on mental health care
Alberta’s Minister of Health is seeking Albertans interested in serving on the Mental Health Review Panel Roster. If you are interested in giving back to the community, have an interest in the health system and are passionate about patient rights, this might be just the opportunity.
Physicians and psychiatrists are invited to apply by May 20 for positions beginning in the fall of 2020.
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A study on the career path of health professionals
The University of Calgary is conducting a study on the career transitions of physicians and surgeons. They need your input on the preferences and circumstances that lead to shifting (or remaining) in employment and self-employment (entrepreneurship) over your careers.
Participate in the study and find additional information here. Thank you in advance for your participation!
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Ending the stigma around opioid addiction
Stigma often prevents people who abuse drugs from getting help. To help end the stigma around addiction, Heath Canada has launched a new advertising campaign to help educate Canadians about opioids and their health risks.
Learn more about the End Stigma campaign here.
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Fostering resilience
This spring, travel to Hollyhock on Cortes Island in British Columbia to learn more about mindfulness and how it can increase resilience and reduce the risk of burnout. This five-day, cognitive therapy meditation retreat for physicians and other health professionals will teach specific skills intended to positively impact well-being.
Find out more and register today.
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