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From the Primary Care Alliance
In most years, summer is a time to take vacation, rest, recharge, and head back into fall refreshed and revitalized. Normally, I would say, “Welcome back” from the traditional summer slowdown period, but summer 2020 has been a most unusual departure from the typical in so many ways, it’s tough to count. Threats to our profession, including to our ability to care for our patients and to our livelihood, ongoing upheaval both professionally and personally for many, and a continuing pandemic have all come together this year to herald unprecedented amounts of change and uncertainty.
And yet, despite all of that – we’ve persevered. We’ve adapted and continue to adjust to the new reality we find ourselves in. Regardless of the path that COVID 19 takes, or the direction of discussions with government, we know change is a fundamental part of the future equation.
To that end, AMA through the Accelerating Change Transformation Team, has launched a new version of the Physician Champion Network. This network continues its emphasis on health system transformation with an additional focus on leadership development. If you want to drive change in your clinic, PCN, or community, you want to connect with peers facing similar challenges, and you want to learn new leadership skills, I would encourage you to join the network.
I would also like to acknowledge the Alberta College of Family Physicians for their work on the Heart of Family Medicine campaign. Watch the video, listen to the podcasts, and read the patient stories. In a time when we are surrounded by uncertainty and often negativity, it is encouraging to see something positive that is reflective of the deep contribution made by family doctors in Alberta.
Take care and stay safe,
Dr. Brad Bahler
Chair
Primary Care Alliance
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Section of Family Medicine/Section of Rural Medicine Update
Physicians across the province have been speaking up in support of the AMA and against government decisions that negatively impact patients.
The AMA Joint Task Force (JTF), formed in June, is comprised of family physicians, specialists and AMA support staff, and represents members with a unified voice that supports and enables grassroots physician advocacy efforts.
The Joint Task Force Update is an at-a-glance summary of items that may be of interest to physicians. Each issue include links to additional information wherever possible.
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New Beat for the ACFP: The Heart of Family Medicine
The ACFP is proud to announce the official launch of their “The Heart of Family Medicine” Campaign. Understand the trusted relationship between family physician and patient by reading patient stories, listening to the podcast, and watching the video.
#HelpUsGetAMillionViews!
Watch the video at the link below
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One Nail at a Time podcast – PMH in Action: A Tale of Continuity with Dr. Karen Seigel
On the latest episode of the One Nail at a Time Podcast, family physician Dr. Karen Seigel shares her story with hosts Lori Choma and Michele Hannay, about the work she and her team have undertaken with her chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients.
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Care coordination boosted by eNotifications
As a family physician who provides pre/postnatal care, care coordination is crucial for Dr. Janet Craig; her patients and their babies depend on it. Read on to find out how through participation in the Community Information Integration / Central Patient Attachment Registry (CII/CPAR) initiative, Dr. Craig was able to quickly get two patients the care they needed.
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Consultation 019: now open for your feedback until Oct. 15
CPSA is seeking your feedback on three standards of practice up for consultation: Closing or Leaving a Medical Practice, Job Action and Relocating a Medical Practice. Visit CPSA’s website to review the draft standards and share your thoughts with CPSA by survey, online form, or email.
Make a difference to the medical profession and gain leadership experience by getting involved at the CPSA
The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA), is guided and advised by a number of committees and professional experts, made up of physicians, health care partners and Albertans. They are currently looking for new physician members for their Competence and Assessment Program Advisory Committees. Find out more and submit your application by Oct. 2!
Primary Health Care Opioid Response Initiative summary report released
This brief report highlights the key learnings from PCN and primary care teams in responding to the opioid crisis that was supported by the Alberta Medical Association Accelerating Change Transformation Team (ACTT). The report is available online along with many opioid resources in the opioid change package section of the ACTT website.
Alberta Netcare eReferral Summer 2020 updates
Over the past few months, Alberta Netcare has had many eReferral updates. View the website for the latest update videos, specialty information and news bulletins. For eReferral training support, contact eHealth Netcare Support Services at 1-855-643-8649 or email ehealthsupport@cgi.com. For general eReferral inquiries, email access.ereferral@ahs.ca.
Stay safe and stream the 9th Annual PEIP conference
Join by Webcast for the Practical Evidence for Informed Practice (PEIP) conference—Canada’s preeminent evidence-based CME event for family physicians and primary care providers free of industry bias. This conference is hosted by the Alberta College of Family Physicians and PEER (Patient Experience Evidence Research). The short snappers and Q&A will be accessible online from any of your personal devices. Register today.
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