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Improving the Lived Experience of People with Dementia

Tagged:
older adults, dementia, chronic disease, palliative care, prevention, healthy lifestyle, health promotion, seniors, long term care, Geriatrics, Alzheimer’s disease, Aging
March 2019
Aging Population | Policy Paper
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Doctors of BC Position: Dementia impacts a significant number of British Columbians and this impact is expected to increase with an aging population. Doctors of BC advocates for an increased focus on prevention, and seeks to improve the lived experience of people with dementia through educating and training, increasing one-on-one care in long-term care, and promoting a palliative approach to care.

Preventing Violence in Healthcare

Tagged:
safety, violence, prevention
April 2016
Physician Workplace Safety | Policy Statement
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Doctors of BC Position: Physical safety is important in developing safe and happy workplaces with high performing teams. To better prevent violence against physicians, Doctors of BC recommends including physicians in workplace violence prevention planning and evaluation, and they should have access to violence prevention training/education.

Partners in Prevention: Implementing a Lifetime Prevention Plan

Tagged:
prevention, health promotion, Allied Health., primary care
June 2010
Health Promotion & Public Health | Policy Paper
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Doctors of BC Position: Doctors of BC supports life prevention planning which is done in partnership between patients, policymakers, physicians, and other providers. The family physician should be responsible for delivery and coordination of the plan and patients should be included as a key voice in decision-making.

Building Bridges: A Call for a Coordinated Dementia Strategy in British Columbia

Tagged:
older adults, dementia, chronic disease, palliative care, health promotion, healthy lifestyle, prevention, seniors, long term care, assisted living, Geriatrics, Alzheimer’s disease, Aging
April 2004
Aging Population | Policy Paper
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Doctors of BC Position: Doctors of BC supports improved care for dementia patients by increasing patient and healthcare provider education, providing comprehensive care, adopting a chronic disease management approach, and by considering a palliative approach to care when appropriate.