This version of the registration was submitted prior to the Lobbying Transparency Act coming into force on May 4, 2020. Due to different information requirements at that time, the registration is presented in the following format.
Registration ID: 688962 Submitted by lobbyist on: September 21, 2017 01:27:03 PM Accepted by Registrar on: September 21, 2017 02:49:41 PM
Designated Filer Information
Seckel, Allan
115-1665 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC, V6J 5A4
604-638-2846
Canada
Organization Information
British Columbia Medical Association
To promote a social, economic, and political climate in which members can provide the citizens of British Columbia with the highest standard of health care while achieving maximum professional satisfaction and fair economic reward.
115-1665 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC, V6J 5A4
604-638-2846
Canada
Relevant Affiliates
The client has no relevant affiliates.
Government or Government Agency Funding
The organization does not receive any funding from a government or government agency.
Other Controlling or Directing Interests
The organization has no other controlling or directing interests.
Active Registration Period
September 21, 2017
March 21, 2018
Organization's In-House Lobbyists
Name:
seckel, Allan
September 21, 2017
Inactivation Date:
March 23, 2018
BC Public Office Background
Public Office Title
Description of Role
From
To
Deputy Minister
Deputy minister to the Premier and Cabinet Secretary, and Head of BC public Service
10/05/2009
03/25/2011
Deputy Minister
Deputy Attorney General
04/17/2003
10/05/2009
Lobbying Activities
Health
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
The Doctors of BC is currently working on/published eight policy papers/statements with an intent of public release and promotion to the government: 1. Family Caregivers; In October 2016 Doctors of BC released the policy paper "Circle of Care: Supporting Family Caregivers in BC". The paper contains recommendations aimed at increasing supports for family caregivers. 2. Preventing Violence in Healthcare; "Policy statement released in April 2016. Calls on government to ensure meaningful physician input into violence prevention activities and makes recommendations on ways to improve safety for physicians. 3. Improving BC's Health Care Performance; Policy paper released January 2017. Contains recommendations to government aimed at better support and coordination of health system and quality improvement efforts in BC 4. Professional Autonomy; Policy statement released January 2017 that sets out what Doctors of BC means by professional autonomy. 5. Psychological Safety in Health Care Teams; Policy statement makes recommendations and commitments in four areas that work toward implementing policies and practices that promote psychological safety for physicians and other heath care providers; 6. Chronic Pain; Policy statement released June 2017 recommending the Ministry of Health develop a Provincial Chronic Pain Strategy that supports access to multidisciplinary Chronic Pain services. 7. Health Information Management and Information Technology Principles; Updated policy released May 2017 on Health IMIT Principles. The updated statement advocates for five principles that must be included in any Health IM/IT system introduced in BC 8. Physician Disaster Preparedness; Currently developing a policy paper addressing the role of physicians in disaster emergency planning.
