Digital Health Policies

Doctors of BC is committed to ensuring that digital health technologies support a more accessible and sustainable health care system. As more digital solutions are implemented within BC’s system, having a strong policy position supports us to be consistent in our approach to advocacy for solutions that reflect your priority needs and concerns.  

Below are Doctors of BC Digital Health Policies:

• Virtual Care Policy
• Governance for EMR Data used for Secondary purpose
• Health Information Management and Technology Principles
• Email Communication with Patients

Identity and authentication

The BC government has an Identity and Authentication service to help doctors gain access to health information via the BC Services Card Program. Provincial systems now available are Pharmanet.

For more information on identity and authentication, visit Identity and Authentication Services.