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