In 2014, Doctors of BC published our policy paper Reaching Out: Supporting Youth Mental Health in British Columbia. Our new policy statement builds on that paper and calls for re-evaluating the current structure of the mental health system and developing concrete and tangible steps to improve care and access for children and youth.
Our 2009 policy paper, Stepping Forward: Improving Addiction Care in British Columbia, outlined Doctors of BC’s position on substance use care. While many of the calls to action in that paper still apply, the substance use landscape has shifted dramatically since 2009. Widespread access to quality care remains limited, and health outcomes for harmful substance use continue to deteriorate.
As part of our ongoing advocacy efforts,
Doctors of BC recognizes that gender inequity is a societal issue that affects female physicians negatively in areas like income, career advancement, mental health, and job satisfaction. We commit to taking action on this issue by tracking gender representation in the association, supporting efforts to address the gender pay gap, applying GBA+ in decision-making, reviewing parental leave benefits, and helping members access resources mentorship and leadership opportunities.
A safe working environment is vital for doctors to provide outstanding care to their patients.
As we enter our third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re all struggling.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant percentage of the population has experienced feelings of anxiety and depression.
