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News | Oct 31, 2023
Ministry of Health seeks physician input on draft provincial safeguards for MAiD expansion
health cases. In preparation for this legislative change, the BC Ministry of Health has been leading on the development of safeguards to support the safe and appropriate provision of MAiD for this patient population. Given the importance of this topic, Doctors of BC has advocatedNews | Nov 30, 2023
Burnaby Division develops new pathways for mental health care
health care heads into what is arguably its most challenging season. But education on community resources and a more collaborative approach to care can make all the difference, at least according to the Burnaby Division of Family Practice. Their Shared Care project, “Supporting aNews | Apr 19, 2024
Physician Health and Safety Summit: Building connections and forging change
health and safety of BC physicians, we recently held the 2024 Physician Health and Safety Summit in which health care partners under the Physician Health and Safety Agreement (PHS Agreement) came together to build on existing commitments to physician safety and fosterNews | Jun 6, 2024
Physicians are driving digital health improvements through engagement
health projects, facilitated by Doctors of BC’s Digital Health & Privacy (DH&P) team. Working in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the Provincial Health Services Authority, and other partners, the DH&P team provides opportunities forPolicy
Population Health
health approach recognizes that multiple factors contribute to the overall health of a population, and these factors are referred to as determinants of health. Doctors of BC supports increasing collaboration among government through a multi-stakeholder approach, prioritizingNews | Oct 1, 2021
What We Heard: Understanding your digital health priorities
health priorities, at both an organizational and provincial level. As part of our ongoing engagement work, this past summer Doctors of BC rolled out an online member survey on the future of digital health in BC to help inform our understanding of your perspective asPolicy
Public and Private Health Care
health care system, Doctors of BC supports a publicly funded health care system and the use of public-privatePolicy
Improving BC’S Health System Performance
health care in British Columbia. Improving BC’s health system requires commitment to a common vision, leadership by key stakeholders, alignment of performance measures, investment in required technology and human resources, and enhanced support for innovation and expansion ofPolicy
Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) in Health Care
healthcare – where privately delivered services and facilities are publicly funded – so long as they increase efficiency and meet high quality carePolicy
Response to BC Ministry of Health Policy Papers
Health; the response reflects extensive physician input on the PolicyPolicy
Response to BC Ministry of Health Policy Paper: Information and Technology
Health’s paper: Enabling Effective, Quality Population and Patient-Centred Care: A Provincial Strategy for Health Information Management and Technology, Doctors of BC carried out extensive consultation with its members. Two themes emerged from the consultation, it’s important toPolicy
Reaching Out: Supporting Youth Mental Health in British Columbia
health Doctors of BC recommends increasing awareness of available youth-related mental health resources, involving family physicians in helping youth with mental health concerns, and collaboration by key stakeholders to improve capacity and accessibility of mental healthNews | Feb 26, 2025
Pink Shirt Day 2025: Standing up against bullying
biennial Health Authority Engagement Survey has shown that physicians feel unsafe at work. The most recent results from 2023 show that 49% of respondents have been involved in or impacted by a physical or psychological safety incident in the workplace. Protecting physicianNews | Oct 10, 2018
Facility Engagement: Experiences point to positive change
health authorities so they can together solve problems, and improve patient care and physicians’ work environment. Experiences from this cooperative collaboration all point to positive and measurable change. Enhanced working relationships aligns physicians and healthPolicy