On July 23, 2020, the BC Patient Safety & Quality Council held a webinar, “COVID-19 Through a Quality Lens: Medical Imaging – A Person- and Family-Centred Approach to COVID-19”. Presenters included: Dr. Bruce Forster, Clinical Lead, Essential Imaging, BC Patient Safety & Quality Council and Head, Department of Radiology, University of British Columbia as well as Sarah Carriere, Acting Director, Health System…
The Canadian Society for Breast Imaging, with support from the Canadian Association of Radiologists, has published Safe Guidelines for Breast Imaging During the Pandemic. These guidelines comply with recommendations for physical distancing to minimize the spread of COVID-19 and avoid significant impact on patients and staff. Read more… Infographic (downloadable)
October 6, 2020 It is indeed interesting times as we head to a snap election in BC on October 24th amongst another expected COVID-19 surge, while in medical imaging we are still attempting to get caught from the first wave. Well, that is just to get back to the pre-COVID wait lists. Read more… July…
April 2, 2020 Universal precautions should be taken to protect health care workers from infection or disease spread during breast imaging procedures, particularly mammography, breast ultrasound, breast MRI and breast intervention procedures, such as biopsy, during the pandemic outbreak of COVID- 19 in Canada. Read more…
COVID-19 Best Practices in 2020 Optimizing the Educational Experience for Millennials and Gen Z Learners During the Pandemic: Educational Summit – November 4, 2020. Watch video. COVID-19: A Neuroradiology Perspective: Presented by Dr. Jason Chew, staff neuroradiologist, Vancouver General Hospital – September 16, 2020. Watch video. The Role of Chest Imaging in Patient Management during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Presented…
Due to possible delays in surgeries due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and to reduced exposure, the BC Cancer BTG is highly recommending… Read more…
Links to Health Authority pages for Health Professionals and other medical staff Fraser Health Authority Information for employees of Fraser Health Interior Health Authority Health Care Professionals Northern Health Authority Daily Medical Staff Updates Provincial Health. Services Authority Resources for Health Professionals Vancouver Coastal Health For Health Professionals – Physician’s updates Vancouver Island Health Authority…
The intent of these document is to provide medical guidance in determining non-urgent exams. However, each case may require clinical review before it is postponed.These guides are an evolving work and will be updated accordingly. ACR guidelines on non-emergent imaging March 18: UPDATED Lower Mainland Medical Imaging Non-Urgent Exam Guidance
CARJ “Diversity in Canadian Radiology: Success Requires Leadership Commitment” by Charlotte J. Yong-Hing, MD FRCPC and Michael N. Patlas, MD, FRCPC, FASER, FCAR, FSAR. Read more… After years of noticing a concerning gender gap in her field of medicine, BC Cancer radiologist Dr Charlotte Yong-Hing is spearheading a project to influence more women to apply…
Broadcast message to BCRS members from Dr. Simon Bicknell, President – Sent March 19, 2020 To All Members: BC radiologists are once again raising concerns to the BCRS as Alberta announced the early termination of contracts for radiology groups providing service to Calgary and Edmonton hospitals on March 16th. This announcement highlights a disturbing trend…
