BC Guidelines- March 2013 Update
March 2013 The following guidelines have been updated: Colorectal Screening for Cancer Prevention in Asymptomatic Patients Follow-up of Colorectal Polyps or Cancer Osteoporosis – Diagnosis and Treatment BC Guidelines launches mobile website In November 2012, BC Guidelines launched a … Read More
RNAO to Host Free Webinars on New Foot Ulcers for People with Diabetes CPG
We have received the following information from the Canadian Nurses Association regarding 2 national free webinars – for those interested, this is a great opportunity. Please note: you must register for each webinar at the links indicated below. At the request … Read More
BC Guidelines – January 2013 Update
January 2013 Clinical Practice Guidelines and Protocols by The Guidelines and Protocols Advisory Committee (GPAC) are designed to provide practical and easy-to-follow advice to general practitioners and specialists for effective patient care. The guidelines are based on scientific evidence, and … Read More
Rheumatoid Arthritis – Diagnosis and Management Guidelines – Revised 2012
November 2012 Come visit us at the exhibit area of the St. Paul’s Hospital Continuing Medical Education Conference for Primary Physicians: November 20-23, 2012 St. Paul’s Hospital Continuing Medical Education Conference for Primary Physicians – more information here The following guideline has … Read More
New BC Driver Fitness Handbook for Medical Professionals available
The new handbook is now available and provides medical professionals with the information that is required by the Office of Superintendent of Motor Vehicles (OSMV) when determining a patient’s fitness to drive. PDF: BC Driver Fitness Handbook for Med Pro The handbook is … Read More
How to get your free copy of 2012 Bugs and Drugs
2012 Bugs and Drugs Antimicrobial Reference Guide – FREE Practicing Nurse Practitioners registered through the CRNBC are eligible to receive complimentary copy of the updated Bugs & Drugs Antimicrobial Reference book. This resource is being provided at no cost to … Read More
New Smoking Cessation Resources
Help your patients quit smoking! The B.C. government’s Smoking Cessation Program is intended to help eligible B.C residents stop smoking or stop using other tobacco products by assisting them with the cost of smoking cessation aids. The program offers coverage … Read More
BC Cancer Agency Skin Cancer Prevention and Early Diagnosis for Professionals
This online course allows Nurse Practitioners to hone and improve on their diagnostic skills in identifying skin cancers and providing thoughtful education to patients for the prevention of skin cancers. http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/HPI/CE/skincancer/skincancercourses/introduction.htm