- 12
- Episodes
- 2019
- First episode
About DocTalks: A Doctors of BC Podcast
DocTalks is a series of videos and podcasts from Doctors of BC that delve into relevant issues that matter to BC physicians. Watch. Listen. Connect.
- Publisher
- Doctors of BC
- Category
- health & fitness
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 18 Nov 2019
- Latest episode
- 6 Feb 2023
Latest episodes
12 episodes in the feed.
6 Feb 2023
S3 Ep3: The Insurance Checkup
In this episode, we talk with Phillip Cunningham, VP of Business Development at Westland MyGroup Insurance, and Jeffrey Gopal, Insurance Advisor from Doctors of BC, about insurance best practices that doctors can revisit as part of a yearly business checkup. Brought to you by Business Pathways (https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/managing-your-practice/business-pathways), a Doctors of BC initiative. Additional resources: The Insurance Checkup (https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/business-corner/insurance-checkup) Doctors of BC Insurance (https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/your-benefits/insurance) Westland Insurance: Summary Sheet (https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/sites/default/files/westland_summary_sheet.pdf) Club MD preferred rates for Westland Insurance (https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/club-md-discount/westlandinsurance) *member login required For a detailed insurance portfolio review, please connect with one of Doctors of BC's insurance advisors (https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/your-benefits/insurance) at insurance@doctorsofbc.ca (mailto:mailto:insurance@doctorsofbc.ca) to book a free consultation.
30 Jan 2023
S3 Ep2: The Finance Checkup
In this episode, we talk with Shaun Howe, Partner in Assurance & Accounting from MNP LLP about financial best practices that doctors can revisit as part of a yearly business checkup. Brought to you by Business Pathways (https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/managing-your-practice/business-pathways), a Doctors of BC initiative. Additional resources: The Finance Checkup (https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/business-corner/finance-checkup) Business Pathways - Internal Fraud and Control Checklist (https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/sites/default/files/pbs_-_internal_fraud_financial_control_checklist_id_1048767.pdf) Club MD preferred rates for MNP LLP (https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/club-md-discount/mnp-llp) and MD Financial (https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/your-benefits/scotiabank-md-financial-management) *member login required
23 Jan 2023
S3 Ep1: The Human Resources Checkup
In this episode, we talk with Leanne Walsh, Employment Lawyer from West Coast Workplace Law, and Jackie Connelly, People & Strategy Manager from Doctors of BC, about key aspects of HR best practices that doctors can revisit as part of a yearly business checkup. Brought to you by Business Pathways (https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/managing-your-practice/business-pathways), a Doctors of BC initiative. Additional resources: Doctors of BC: Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion resources (https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/about-us/equity-diversity-inclusion) WorkSafeBC: Bullying and Harassment Resource Toolkit (https://www.worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/hazards-exposures/bullying-harassment/resource-tool-kit) Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (https://ccdi.ca/)
12 Aug 2022
S2 Ep3: Emergency preparedness: Tips from the front line
In this episode of DocTalks, we speak to Dr Aseem Grover, rural family physician and the Site Medical Director of the Fraser Canyon Hospital in Hope, BC, who recalls his harrowing experiences and lessons learned in providing emergency care through wide-ranging wildfires and unprecedented flooding last year. With continued heatwaves and record temperatures, it’s anticipated BC will continue to experience wildfires in parts of the province again this summer. In addition to the threats these fires present to residents and their homes, they are also a major disruption for practicing physicians. While they are personally impacted by the fires, they also need to provide care for their patients. Dr Grover shares his experiences in navigating a wide array of successes and challenges as he and his team worked to provide continued care to patients in the community and beyond. Using this unique insight, he describes how doctors can proactively plan to safeguard their practice in an emergency. Listen now on Apple podcasts, Google podcasts, Stitcher, or your favourite podcast platform. Resources: Doctors of BC’s policy paper: Improving Collaboration in Times of Crisis: Integrating Physicians in Disaster Preparedness and Health Emergency Management (https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/sites/default/files/disaster_preparedness_policy_paper_web_id_235753.pdf) Business Pathways: Contingency Planning Toolkit/Emergency Preparedness Resources (https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/contingency-planning) Health Emergency Management BC (HEMBC) (http://www.phsa.ca/our-services/programs-services/health-emergency-management-bc)
7 Jun 2022
S2 Ep2: Vodcast: ACEs and high-conflict separation and divorce
In this first episode of our new DocTalks vodcast, Doctors of BC President Dr Ramneek Dosanjh hosts a roundtable discussion that gives viewers insight into Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and high-conflict separation and divorce and what doctors and lawyers need to know to best support families experiencing it. It also speaks to the cross-sectoral allyship between doctors and lawyers to raise awareness of ACEs and how they can work together to promote the well-being of their patients and clients. Brain science tells us that ACEs are a significant public health issue because they can cause toxic stress that impacts the immediate, long-term, and intergenerational mental and physical health of children and youth. Family justice issues often involve one or more ACE. Acting collaboratively to reduce toxic stress and support families experiencing family justice issues will mitigate the negative impact and promote family well-being. In this episode Dr Dosanjh speaks to guests, Dr Linda Uyeda, a family doctor, Linda Hamilton QC, the President of the Law Society of BC, and Jane Morley, QC, from Access to Justice BC. This episode is audio taken from a video recording. You can watch the episode here. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KAkAUlhKWc) Resources: DocTalks podcast: How understanding ACEs can change the way you practice (https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/news/doctalks-podcast-how-understanding-aces-can-change-way-you-practice) Doctors and lawyers are working together to help children and youth (https://www.timescolonist.com/opinion/comment-doctors-and-lawyers-are-working-together-to-help-children-and-youth-5320249) The Health and Justice Alliance online sessions facilitate a dialogue between doctors and lawyers around high-conflict separation (https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/news/health-and-justice-alliance-working-together-families-online-sessions-facilitates-doctors-and) Collaborative Toolbox: ACEs Resources (https://collaborativetoolbox.ca/guidelines-and-clinical-support#adverse-childhood-experiences-) Feelings First campaign (https://www.feelingsfirst.ca/)
18 May 2022
S2 Ep1: Physical and online violence: How to protect yourself
On the first podcast episode of DocTalks Season Two, we speak to experts Julie Jones and Carl Prophet about how doctors can optimize their physical and online safety. We’re hearing more and more reports of violent threats—either physical, verbal, or digital—directed towards physicians, triggered specifically by tension created by the COVID-19 pandemic. These events have incited many individuals and organizations to increase awareness, advocacy, and support for doctors in the face of this rise in violence. A statement issued from the Canadian Medical Association this past September even stated that, “It has never been more important to stand with our health care colleagues and deplore all online or in-person threats.” The key to prevention is perception; understanding key vulnerabilities and how physical violence escalates can enhance personal safety and even deter violent threats, both in person and online. Guests Carl Prophet and Julie Jones, who are experts in the field of personal and online security, speak to the current political climate and its effect on violence for BC doctors. They share how through prevention planning and informed response strategies, doctors can equip themselves with a plan and the tools to increase personal and cyber security. Carl and Julie are currently leading live webinars, hosted by Doctors of BC’s new program Business Pathways (https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/managing-your-practice/business-pathways), where doctors can learn even more about this topic and participate in a live Q&A session. More webinar dates will be announced soon, but a recording of a past webinar (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAu3Akxs7yQ) and a downloadable tip sheet (https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/sites/default/files/human_safety_optimization_tip_sheet.pdf) which summarizes the key takeaways are available now. Contact information: Julie Jones: julie@human-i.org (mailto:julie@human-i.org) Carl Prophet: carl@prophetgroup.ca (mailto:carl@prophetgroup.ca)
16 May 2022
S2 Ep1: Season 2 of DocTalks coming soon!
Introducing a new season of DocTalks: A Doctors of BC podcast. This season on DocTalks, we are changing it up. Our president, Dr Ramneek Dosanjh, be hosting video podcasts with fellow colleagues from across the province about health care topics that matter most to BC doctors, like the opioid crisis, diversity and inclusion, adverse childhood experiences, and tech and innovation. And we will be releasing new audio podcasts in this feed to support our doctors with practical, need-to-know information from expert guests about running a business. Watch for these exciting episodes coming soon. Subscribe to DocTalks: A Doctors of BC podcast on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.
23 Jun 2021
S1 Ep5: How understanding ACEs can change the way you practice
In this episode of DocTalks, we talk to Dr Linda Uyeda who, after the birth of her first child 18 years ago, expanded her medical education to explore neuroscience, parenting, trauma, and attachment. We learn about the physiological impact of trauma and ACEs on our minds and bodies, and how understanding the science can shift thinking to make a difference to the way doctors’ practice and the support they provide to patients.
28 Apr 2021
S1 Ep4: Vaccine hesitancy: Talking to patients about the COVID-19 vaccine
As the COVID-19 vaccines roll out across BC and the rest of Canada, there are significant concerns about vaccine hesitancy. If too many people are unwilling to get the vaccine because of those concerns, everyone’s safety is compromised. In this episode of DocTalks, we speak to vaccine safety scientist, Dr Julie Bettinger, and family doctors, Dr Birinder Narang and Dr Baldev Sanghera, about the critical role doctors play in vaccine acceptance among patients. What are the best ways to approach patients about getting their shot? What are some of the issues that influence a patient’s decision to get vaccinated or not? How does race, culture, and religion play a part in these decisions? How has media and misinformation informed people’s view of the vaccine? Our guests delve into the complex subject of vaccine hesitancy, and share evidence-based information to help doctors feel prepared to have productive conversations with their patients. Interested in this interview, but don’t have time to listen to the podcast? A summary of the conversation can be found here (https://mfiles.doctorsofbc.ca/SharedLinks.aspx?accesskey=6461c8ee0c06ff4faa5f81f126d352d6498aade51cfa8342a704255b907ae5b5&VaultGUID=D43316D7-A660-4C25-A7F3-285FB47DAEC5). Resources This is Our Shot Campaign: https://thisisourshot.ca/ (https://thisisourshot.ca/) New immunization fee for vaccine advice: https://bcfamilydocs.ca/covid-19-immunization-advice-fee/ (https://bcfamilydocs.ca/covid-19-immunization-advice-fee/) Doctors of BC resources about vaccines: Answers for patients: https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/covid-19-vaccine-answers-patients (https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/covid-19-vaccine-answers-patients) Answers for doctors: https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/covid-19-vaccine-answers-doctors (https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/covid-19-vaccine-answers-doctors) Vaccine office toolkit: https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/covid-19-vaccine-office-toolkit (https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/covid-19-vaccine-office-toolkit) COVID-19 latest news from the PHO: https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/covid-19-vaccine-latest-news#tab-0-0 (https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/covid-19-vaccine-latest-news#tab-0-0) Articles about the impact of historical trauma on vaccine hesitancy: “Medical experimentation and the roots of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Indigenous Peoples in Canada.” https://www.cmaj.ca/content/193/11/E381 (https://www.cmaj.ca/content/193/11/E381) “Beyond Tuskegee — Vaccine Distrust and Everyday Racism.” https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMpv2035827 (https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMpv2035827) If you are a doctor who needs mental health support, you can call the Physician Health Program’s 24-hour helpline at 1-800-663-6729, or email info@physicianhealth.com (mailto:info@physicianhealth.com).
3 Mar 2021
S1 Ep3: Burnout and COVID-19: Warning signs and when to act
As doctors across BC try to meet the unprecedented demands that the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on them, reports of physician burnout are increasing. But what does burnout actually look like? How do you recognize the early warning signs so you can take steps to prevent it? And where do doctors go for help? In this episode of DocTalks, psychiatrist Dr Jennifer Russel and family doctor Dr Lawrence Yang share their perspectives about how burnout affects doctors, how to recognize it, and what steps to take to minimize the impact. From personal coping strategies, to implementing leadership and QI methodology, and advocating for system-wide enhancements, our guests share what methods they’ve adopted – both in their personal and professional lives – to stay well, and what supports are available to doctors that can really made a difference. Interested in this interview, but don’t have time to listen to the podcast? A summary of the conversation can be found here (https://mfiles.doctorsofbc.ca/SharedLinks.aspx?accesskey=fba03b7977c76a7021e95ab70979bbc4b11e4bad00a797ad08ff084ec68babe2&VaultGUID=D43316D7-A660-4C25-A7F3-285FB47DAEC5). Resources: Physician Health Program (https://www.physicianhealth.com/) 24 hour confidential helpline: 1-800-663-6729 Doctors of BC Physician Burden policy paper (https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/sites/default/files/physician_burdens_policy_statement.pdf) Canadian Medical Protection Association (https://www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/home) Physician Quality Improvement (https://sscbc.ca/physician-engagement/regional-quality-improvement-initiative) Sauder School of Business: Physician Leadership Program (https://sscbc.ca/programs-and-initiatives/develop-physician-capability/ubc-sauder-physician-leadership-program) GPSC Leadership and Management Training (https://gpscbc.ca/what-we-do/divisions/leadership-and-management-development-program) Practice Support Program (https://gpscbc.ca/what-we-do/practice-supports/psp)
13 Jan 2021
S1 Ep2: Putting Indigenous cultural safety into practice: "The first step is admitting we have a problem with racism."
In the first DocTalks podcast of 2021, we invite Dr Terri Aldred and Len Pierre to discuss how to define and understand cultural safety and the intricacies of addressing this systemic problem.
18 Nov 2019
S1 Ep1: The Future of Primary Care: “Walking into this new system together”
In the first episode of DocTalks, a new direction for BC’s primary health care system is explored. We’ve heard the names, but what really are patient medical homes and primary care networks? Host Dr Matthew Chow, with guests Drs Brenda Hefford and Shelley Ross, take a deep dive into the current primary care landscape to unpack ideas about: how patient medical homes and primary care networks relate to and work with one another what it means to adapt to system-wide change the benefits of a multidisciplinary, team-based care model of care how UPCCs enhance PCNs and increase access Join the conversation online through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, and at doctorsofbc.ca (http://www.doctorsofbc.ca).
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