July 13, 2023

In this issue:

• Optimized Prescribing with Seniors: Constipation in the elderly

• Important committees: Members needed. Apply online today!

• Are you an Edmonton and area physician? Two special events to celebrate you!

• New MD Culture Shift Issue #23

• MD Financial Management

  • A guide to TFSA stock trading rules

• Community Connections
  • Is Alberta's surgical referral system working for your and your patients?

Optimized Prescribing with Seniors:

Constipation in the elderly

Case
Ms. Oddring is 83 and presenting with a three-to-four-year history of intermittent fecal incontinence/seepage. She has no abdominal pain and cannot tell when she has been incontinent. An abdominal exam shows only mild distension and digital rectal exam is unremarkable. An abdominal x-ray shows moderate fecal loading.

Issue
Constipation is common in elderly patients for a variety of reasons and can present with overflow incontinence. How can constipation be recognized and managed effectively in this population?

Optimized Prescribing with Seniors is a joint communication of the Alberta Medical Association and the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta. Articles are written by physicians for physicians prescribing in the care of older patients.

Important committees: Members needed.

Apply online today!

The AMA is currently recruiting to fill upcoming fall  vacancies on the committees listed below:

• AHS-AMA Stipend Working Group
• Stipend Action Committee
• Healthy Working Environments Advisory Committee
• Indigenous Health Committee
• Committee on Achievement Awards

The AMA is committed to diversity and inclusion in its committee appointment process.

Our online application process makes it easy to apply! Visit the AMA committee recruitment web application to view the committee descriptions and their respective deadlines as well as to submit your application. Member login required.

Are you an Edmonton and area physician?

Two special events to celebrate you!

July 26: Free K-Days admission for health care workers
 

The Explore Edmonton Corporation is celebrating Local Heroes Day on Wednesday, July 26 with free KDays admission offered to those who serve our community and country every day. This promotion includes essential workers such as fire rescue services, police services and health care workers.

The promotion is good for six free tickets per person on the day of Wednesday, July 26 - Local Heroes Day. To participate, visit this Explore Edmonton event web page and input the promo code HEROES3 at checkout. Tickets are distributed via email.

August 5: ‘Superheroes Night’ – The Edmonton Riverhawks versus Victoria Harbourcats

The Edmonton Riverhawks Baseball Club welcomes doctors, nurses and other health care workers to attend its August 5 game free of charge at the RE/MAX Field in downtown Edmonton. This promotion is their way to say a big ‘thank you!’ for the work you do. An additional guest can attend for 50% off the regular price. Simply come to the Box Office and identify yourself as a front-line health care worker to receive your complimentary game ticket; this is also where a ticket for your guest can be purchased for half price. View event flyer to learn more.

New MD Culture Shift Issue #23

In this issue of MD Culture Shift:

• International Self-Care Day – July 24
• World Humanitarian Day – August 19
• Trauma-Informed Leadership Training (TILT) – Registration open for September!
• CMA Health Summit – August 17 and 18
• And more!

MD Culture Shift is an AHS publication created by physicians for physicians through the Physician Diversity, Wellness and Leadership Development portfolio. It shares news of the constructive efforts happening in Alberta that support physician diversity, wellness and leadership. Visit ahs.ca/mdwellness to learn more and read previous issues.

A guide to TFSA stock trading rules

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Community Connections

This month, the following is available for your consideration:

Is Alberta's surgical referral system working for you and your patients?
Health care providers are invited to share their experiences with the surgical referral process in Alberta. The aim is to provide feedback to help improve the system. Participant responses are completely anonymous. This study is conducted by researchers from the University of Alberta with approval from the U of A Research Ethics Board, AHS NACTRC, and Covenant Health (ID: Pro00114572).

Promoting a local charitable health-related event?

Recruiting physicians and medical learners for a medical study?

Seeking AMA member participation in a survey?

The AMA receives many requests to promote local events, research participation opportunities and surveys to our members. We consider all requests based on specific criteria and general relevance/appropriateness. Please note that, unless explicitly stated, the AMA is not associated with or responsible for items listed in Community Connections.

Upcoming events

Free K-Days admission for health care workers

July 26

'Superheroes Night' - The Edmonton Riverhawks vs Victoria Harbourcats

August 5

CMA Health Summit

August 17-18

Leading Naturally

September 17-20

FMWC 2023 Educational Conference and AGM

September 23 & 24

Social media training for AMA members:
 

Social Media 101

September 21
5:30-6:30 p.m.

Social Media 201

October 11

5:30-6:30 p.m.

Media Relations 101

July 12 & September 27

5:30-6:30 p.m.

Media Relations 201

November 16

1-4 p.m.
 

View all upcoming events on the AMA website.

Have an event you'd like to promote?

Review our criteria and submit your event.

Recognition Roundup

Below are special dates deserving recognition:

July:

International Self-Care Day

July 24

World Hepatitis Day

July 28

Recommend a special date.

Last issue's top stories

- Medicus Pension Plan: Canada's first multi-employer pension plan for physicians has launched 

- Lung cancer screening program now expanding

In the July 13
MD Scope Classifieds
you'll find listings for:
 

- Physicians wanted

- Locums wanted

- For sale or lease
- Services

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