Doc-to-Doc Member Tips
Insights and Tips From Members Like You
Doc-to-Doc is a hub of curated resources and information for doctors showcasing leadership voices from within the Vancouver Family Medicine community. Divided into three subjects representing the Vancouver Division Board’s strategic initiatives, you can find resources on Physician Wellness, Palliative Care, and Environment and Sustainability.
Browse through our featured tips!
Dr. Fiona Duncan
Vancouver Division Physician Lead
“We created Doc-to-Doc to showcase the amazing leadership in our Family Medicine community, where each shares their own unique expertise and interests. An important aspect of physician wellness is the ability to be seen, heard, and supported.”
Palliative Care Tips
Dr. Kelly Little
Physician Lead for Palliative Care
Kelly Little’s writing on palliative care in Vancouver focuses on enhancing clinical support, education, and collaboration within the medical community. Through her posts, she emphasizes three key themes; Practical Tools for Palliative Care, Spotlighting Specialty Leaders, and Building a Palliative Care Community. Her overarching goal is to make palliative care more accessible, collaborative, and well-supported within Vancouver’s medical community.
Environmental and Sustainability Tips
Dr. Jay Slater
Physician Lead for Environment and Sustainability
Dr. Jay Slater explores the intersection of healthcare and environmental impact, highlighting how medical practices contribute to pollution, resource waste, and climate change. He emphasizes the need for sustainable healthcare solutions, including reducing plastic waste, minimizing pharmaceutical contamination, and lowering the sector’s carbon footprint. His work advocates for integrating eco-conscious practices into medicine to protect both human health and the planet.
Member Wellness
Dr. Daniel Dodek
Physician Lead for Physician Wellness
“My goal, as Vancouver Division Lead for Physician Health, is for family doctors in Vancouver and all communities, to feel appreciated, valued, experience joy in their work and take care of their health.”
