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Attracting and Retaining Medical Specialists in North Central BC
Status
NCLGA Executive Recommendation: Endorse | Endorsed by the NCLGA Membership | Referred back to NCLGA by the UBCM Membership
Whereas there is limited access to timely specialized medical care in rural British Columbia, creating extended patient wait times, which results in prolonged and worsening medical conditions that are often more quickly resolved in large urban centres:
Therefore be it resolved that the Province be lobbied to more effectively retain medical specialists and services in rural British Columbia.
Actions
This was submitted to UBCM in 2018 as a late resolution, but did not meet the criteria to be admitted for debate as an emergency resolution. In keeping with UBCM policy, the resolution was forwarded to the Area Association for consideration as part of the 2019 resolutions cycle.
The Resolutions Committee notes that the UBCM membership has consistently endorsed resolutions that have called on the provincial government to provide increased funding and innovative service and support models for rural and remote health care delivery (2017-B43, 2016-B44, 2016-B124, 2014-B130, 2013-B43, 2013-B44, 2013-B45, 2013-B46, 2013-B47, 2012-B38, 2012-B39, 2012-B91, 2012-B93, 2012-B103, 2011- B60, 2011-B61, 2010-B43, 2010-B44, 2010-B112, 2009-B148, 2008-B49, 2006-B48, 2006-B50, 2006-B154, 2006-B156, 2005-B146).
(Note: Sponsors are noted alphabetically, for any resolution with more than one sponsor)