policy

Doctors of BC Submission to the BC Government on Cannabis Regulation

November 9, 2017

In September 2017, the BC government launched a consultation process to seek feedback on the upcoming regulatory framework for non-medicinal cannabis. Doctors of BC provided its feedback through its Submission to the Government of British Columbia on Cannabis Regulation.

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policy, cannabis

Health Information Management and Technology (IM/IT)

July 10, 2017

Doctors of BC believes any Health Information Management & Technology (Health IM/IT) system introduced in BC must: 

Support quality care and enable clinical excellence. Support the one patient, one record principle.  Ensure the physician voice is considered early and often on all IM/IT...
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policy, policy statement, information management, technology, information technology, IM, it

Promoting Psychological Safety for Physicians

June 29, 2017

Psychological safety is defined as “the degree to which people view the environment as conducive to interpersonally risky behaviours like speaking up or asking for help”. Without psychological safety, physicians and others are less likely to suggest new ideas, offer feedback, or seek assistance...
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policy, workplace, policy statement

Doctors of BC supports family caregivers

November 18, 2016
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caregivers, news release, press release, policy

Preventing Violence in Healthcare

April 26, 2016
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policy, policy statement, healthcare, workplace violence