British Columbians are Waiting Too Long for Specialist Care
- In 2022, 1 million British Columbians were waiting to see a specialist, and as of late 2024, that number grew to 1.2 million
- Specialist wait times represent a vital sign of any healthcare system and we can’t fix the healthcare crisis until we fix access to Specialists
- We want British Columbians to contact their MLA about their experience waiting for Specialist Care and share their experience on social media using #BCstillwaiting and on X (@SpecialistsBc)
- We need the Ministry of Health to come back to the table now, as things are getting worse and we need to resume working on collaborative solutions.
- Let your BC MLA Representative know that British Columbians need timely access to Specialist Physicians (Members of the Legislative Assembly | Legislative Assembly of BC)
Consultant Specialists of BC: For You and Your Patients
- We strive to represent all BC Specialist physicians, advocating for fee-for-service and non-fee-for-service doctors.
- We are an independent organization, separate from Doctors of BC (for all physicians), individual Specialty sections (tasked with Specialty-specific issues), and BC Family Doctors (the sister organization for our family doctor colleagues)
- We are the only organization positioned to engage on broad issues affecting Specialty care in BC
- We represent Specialist physicians and surgeons on Doctors of BC and government committees
Advocating for Excellence
- We create awareness of the value medical, surgical and diagnostic Specialists provide
- We foster understanding of shared responsibility for the care of all patients in the province
- We promote inter-Specialty understanding and development of informed advocacy positions
- We advocate for the Specialist perspective and issues critical to the provision of Specialty care to Doctors of BC, BC Family Doctors, College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC and joint committees with government
By joining Consultant Specialists of BC, your membership will allow you to:
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Get help navigating the non-clinical aspects of practicing as a Specialist
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Strengthen our advocacy efforts for fair compensation and optimal practice environments for Specialists
- Learn about medicopolitical opportunities
- Inform the future direction of healthcare for your patients with Specialists as active participants
- Find a unique forum to discuss and debate issues of importance to Specialty care
- Ensure that Consultant Specialists of BC remains a viable organization to advocate on your behalf
Join the Consultant Specialists of BC Now!
Click here to login with your Doctors of BC ID number and password. Scroll down to Consultant Specialists of BC, hit the plus sign and choose box for Regular $450; First year practice, disabled or parental leave $225; Student or resident or retired Free. Click JOIN SELECTED SECTIONS AND SOCIETIES to make a secure credit card payment.
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