What is the governments current direction in healthcare?
In the 2008 Throne Speech directed by Health Minister George Abbott and Premier Gordon Campbell, the BC government formalized the declaration of intent and outlined the policy direction of BC’s healthcare. The British Columbia Naturopathic Association (BCNA) expressed their support for the Campbell government’s speech, which introduced bold new directions for healthcare and emphasized better use of health professionals to meet patient needs. The government has recognized that the shortage of health professionals continues to grow and the best way to combat that challenge is to improve the ability for naturopathic physicians to better serve patients. The provincial government is acting on the public’s desire for choice in health care and a more collaborative approach amongst health professionals. Furthermore, due to the demands on healthcare services and the growing recognition of Naturopathic training and expertise, it is expected that Naturopaths in British Columbia will be receiving
