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.

Recognizing Obesity as a Chronic Disease

Health Promotion & Public Health | Resolution

Healthy Aging and Preventing Frailty

Aging Population | statement_

Safe Cycling Infrastructure

Health Promotion & Public Health | Resolution

Emergency Management Cycle Infographic

Disaster and Health Emergency Planning | resource

Signing Authority on Nutritional Supplement Programs

Allied Health | Resolution

Health Information Management and Technology Principles

digital_health_ | statement

Improving Chronic Pain Management in BC

Health Promotion & Public Health | statement

Promoting Psychological Safety for Physicians

Physician Workplace Safety | statement

Improving BC’S Health System Performance

Funding and Compensation | paper

Physician Autonomy

Professional Satisfaction | statement

Organizing Your Practice to Support Family Caregivers

Family Caregivers | resource

Circle of Care: Supporting Family Caregivers in BC

Family Caregivers | paper

Community Resources for Family Caregivers in BC

Family Caregivers | resource

Preventing Violence in Healthcare

physician_workplace_safety_ | statement

Precision Medicine: Understanding Our Genes for Better Health Policy Statement

Health Promotion & Public Health | statement