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Deadline: Apply by
Commitment: Long-term
Connection method: Virtual
Open to Provincial Region, Patient partners across BC
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The Surgical Advisory Committee is being established to support provincial efforts to improve access to surgery and reduce wait times for patients in British Columbia. Patient engagement will help ensure that the experiences, perspectives, and priorities of patients are considered in discussions and recommendations related to surgical services and access.
Patient partners will participate as committee members, contributing to monthly virtual meetings and sharing input to support equitable, high-quality and patient-centred surgical care across the province.
Estimated participation, 1 hour/month plus 30 minutes preparation time prior to each meeting.
Level of Engagement
This opportunity is at the level of Collaborate on the IAP2 Spectrum of Public Participation.Eligibility
- Previous committee/working group experience
- Have access to technology and the internet to participate in the engagement opportunity
- Comfortable using technology to attend online/virtual meetings
- An interest in improving health care services
- The time to participate in the engagement opportunity
- Should have had surgery and/or cared for someone who has undergone surgery within the last 5 years.
Health Care Partner Contact Information
Kristen Grant Senior Policy Analyst, Surgical and Medical Imaging Branch | BC Ministry of Health (236) 478-1270 kristen.grant@gov.bc.caInterested?
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