A hospital’s Emergency Room was able to stay open, thanks to the work of Real-Time Virtual Support (RTVS) physicians. Doctors from the Emergency RUDi (Rural Urgent Doctor in-aid) pathway have just wrapped up a 10-shift stint in Dawson Creek where they provided support to nurses working night shifts. The RUDi … Continue reading
Reprinted with permission from BC Emergency Medicine Network Facing a critical head trauma in an isolated BC community, Dr. Caroline Walker relied on both the ROSe and RUDi Real-Time Virtual Support pathways to help her patient. She shares how both services worked in concert to provide critical, just-in-time support. ROSe … Continue reading
A new virtual support initiative is enabling rural healthcare providers to deliver timely patient-centred care closer to home. Real-Time Virtual Support (RTVS) pathways provide physicians, nurse practitioners, and nurses in rural, remote, and First Nations communities with access to 24-hour, just-in-time advice to support patient care. Through Zoom, they can be connected to one of five teams providing culturally safe and compassionate support: RUDi – … Continue reading