We have all been there. Not all medical procedures go as intended and it is often left to physicians to deliver distressing news. Communicating unexpected medical outcomes is daunting. It can create fear and anxiety for everyone involved. It is important to know how to convey unanticipated results in a sensitive manner, but few physicians receive communication training. As part of a provincial quality improvement initiative, VPSA is working with … Read More
VPSA funds wellness projects
Physician wellness is one of VPSA’s strategic priorities. To that end, we are making up to $47,000 available annually for protected time to bring together division and department members to identify barriers to wellness and fulfillment in their group, along with funding for the time required to design and test interventions to address these factors. Each group can receive up to $7,500 per year from VPSA. We are pleased to … Read More