MRI Prioritization and CT Prioritization Guidelines: Open for External Review until August 14, 2020

These guidelines summarize suggested wait times for common indications where MRI or CT are the recommended first imaging tests. The purpose is to inform primary care practitioners of how referrals are prioritized by radiologists, radiology departments and community imaging clinics across the province.

Download the draft guidelines for review (PDF): MRI Prioritization – Full Guideline for External Review (PDF, 277 KB) and CT Prioritization – Full Guideline for External Review (PDF, 289 KB)
Complete the online questionnaire by August 14, 2020 at: https://survey.health.gov.bc.ca/MRIandCT

 

Cardiovascular Disease – Primary Prevention: Open for External Review until August 14, 2020

This guideline provides recommendations on the primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adults aged ≥ 19 years without clinical CVD. It does not apply to patients with a known history of CVD or who currently have signs or symptoms of CVD, as this would require treatment and secondary prevention. The recommendations include how to assess a patient‘s risk of CVD and how to manage their CVD risk factors.

Download the draft guidelines for review (PDF): Cardiovascular Disease – Full Guideline for External Review (PDF, 890KB)
Complete the online questionnaire by August 14, 2020 at: https://survey.health.gov.bc.ca/CVD

 

Falls: Prevention, Risk Assessment and Management for Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Open for External Review until September 16, 2020

This new guideline addresses the identification and care management as needed of older adults aged ≥ 65 years living in the community with risk factors for falls. The guideline facilitates individualized assessment and provides a framework and tools to manage risk factors for falls and prevent fall-related injuries.

Download the draft guideline for review: Falls – Full Guideline for External Review (PDF, 710 KB)
Complete the online questionnaire by September 16, 2020 at: https://survey.health.gov.bc.ca/FallAssessment

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