Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchIs it a true penicillin allergy? How penicillin allergy de-labelling is making care safer and more effective – featuring Dr. Tiffany Wong
Season 2 Episode 11
Approximately 10% of the population (which translates to around 500,000 people in BC) believes they have a penicillin allergy and are labelled as suc…
2 years, 8 months ago
Supporting our physicians ongoing passion for quality improvement through the PQI provincial alumni strategy – Featuring Dr. Lawrence Yang and Dr. Hussein Kanji (available June 2, 2023)
Season 2 Episode 10
In this episode, we are featuring the Physician Quality Improvement (PQI) program’s provincial alumni co-leads, Dr. Lawrence Yang and Dr. Hussein Kan…
2 years, 9 months ago
Safe and supportive opioid prescribing for chronic pain – featuring Dr. Shannon Douglas
Season 2 Episode 9
Dr. Shannon Douglas grew up in the Omineca area of Northern BC and has been dog sledding in the Fort St James area since her youth. She now practices…
2 years, 10 months ago
Maintaining quality medical education in the Northern Medical Program – featuring Dr. Paul Winwood
Season 2 Episode 8
The Northern Medical Program (NMP) is an inspiring Northern success story based on community action. The NMP is a unique medical undergraduate progr…
2 years, 11 months ago
Virtual follow-up for emergency room visits and how to publish your quality improvement work - featuring Dr. Diala El-Zammar and Dr. Raj Johal
Season 2 Episode 7
In this episode, Qualitycast North is leaving the snowy North (yes we still have snow in March) and heading South to showcase some of the excellent Q…
2 years, 11 months ago
Implementing a collaborative maternity model in Dawson Creek, BC- featuring Dr. Magda Du Plessis
Season 2 Episode 6
Dr. Magda Du Plessis is passionate about maternal care, providing the best patient care possible, and quality improvement. She is part of the multidi…
3 years ago
Addressing implicit biases through reflective practice to improve cultural safety and humility- featuring Dr. Danette Dawkin
Season 2 Episode 5
Growing up, Dr. Danette Dawkin didn’t initially see herself pursuing medicine, but after receiving a pamphlet for UBCs rural medicine program, she wa…
3 years, 1 month ago
Leadership for healthcare quality - featuring Cathy Ulrich, CEO of Northern Health
Season 2 Episode 4
Have you ever wondered what the CEO of a large, complex, healthcare organization does, or how leadership and governance supports quality care? In thi…
3 years, 1 month ago
Improving cultural safety and humility; the role of medical leadership - featuring Dr. Helene Smith
Season 2 Episode 3
Dr. Helene Smith is a Family Practitioner based in Quesnel BC, and also the Chair of the Northern Health Medical Advisory Committee, also referred to…
3 years, 2 months ago
Bringing advanced cardiovascular life support recertification training to the Stikine Health Centre - Featuring Dr. Breanne Abbott
Season 2 Episode 2
Dr. Breanne Abbott is a primary care physician at the Stikine Health Centre, which is located on the traditional territory of the Tahltan Nation, in …
3 years, 3 months ago