About the database

This database contains board-approved policy materials, including policy statements, papers and resolutions.

  • Policy Statement: A 2-3 page document with a brief analysis, proposed commitments and recommendations defining Doctors of BC’s position.
  • Policy Papers: In-depth 10-20 page documents that provide background, detailed analysis, as well as Doctors of BC’s commitments and recommendations.
  • Policy Resolutions: Doctors of BC’s high level 1-2 sentence position statements on a specific topic.
  • Policy Resources: These include infographics, informational toolkits and links to community resources.

Access to Medical Imaging

Access to Care | Resolution

Restricting Sick Notes

Professional Satisfaction | Resolution

Scope of Practice for Health Professionals

Access to Care | statement

Improving Digital Health in BC Policy Statement

Digital Health | statement

Gender Equity in the Medical Profession

Professional Satisfaction | statement

Physician Assistant

Allied Health | statement

Addressing Challenges to Surgical Care

Access to Care | statement

Submission on PIDA Expansion

Professional Satisfaction | submission

Submission to the Select Standing Committee on Health – Drug Toxicity Crisis

Mental Health and Substance Use | submission

Equitable Access to Green Spaces

Health Promotion & Public Health | Resolution

Virtual Care

Digital Health | statement

Illicit Drugs Toxicity/Overdose Crisis

Mental Health and Substance Use | statement

Climate Change and Human Health

Health Promotion & Public Health | statement

Physician Burdens

Professional Satisfaction | statement

Recognizing Obesity as a Chronic Disease

Health Promotion & Public Health | Resolution