Annotated Bibliography
Social Determinants of Health in BC
This selection of curated resources was used to look at health issues specific to the province where I live and work.
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BC Nurses Union (2015). Social Determinants of Health. Retrieved February 14, 2019, from https://www.bcnu.org/AboutBcnu/Documents/position-statement-social-determinants-of-health.pdf
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The British Columbia Nurses Union (BCNU) position statement on social determinants of health. BC nurses advocate for health equity and justice for all.
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Graham, J. R. (2016). Politics, health systems and population health: An interview with David Levine. Canadian Journal of Public Health, 107(4–5), e485–e486. https://doi.org/10.17269/CJPH.107.5736
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This article talks about the relationship between Canadian politics and the healthcare system.
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Health, M. of. (n.d.). Ministry of Health - Province of British Columbia. Retrieved February 14, 2019, from https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/organizational-structure/ministries-organizations/ministries/health
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The British Columbia Ministry of Health Website- It doesn’t get much more political/health based than this. The Ministry of Health has overall responsibility for ensuring that quality, appropriate, cost effective and timely health services are available for all British Columbians and this website provides links, resources and contacts to the public.
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Minister of Health: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/government/ministries-organizations/premier-cabinet-mlas/minister-letter/dix-mandate.pdf
A letter from BC Premier John Horgan to BC Health Minister Adrian Dix outlining the Health Minister’s mandates and objectives, as directed by the premier. Published for transparency and accountability to the public.
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Minister of Mental Health & Addictions: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/government/ministries-organizations/premier-cabinet-mlas/minister-letter/darcy-mandate.pdf
A letter from BC Premier John Horgan to BC Mental Health and Addictions Minister, Judy Darcy, outlining the Minister’s mandates and objectives, as directed by the premier. Published for transparency and accountability to the public.
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Health, M. of. (2007). Social Determinants of Health. Retrieved February 14, 2019, from https://www.health.gov.bc.ca/library/publications/year/2007/conversation_on_health/PartI/PartI_SocialDeterminants.pdf
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A selection of what British Columbians had to say about the Social Determinants of Health. Topics include hot topic issues in BC and focus on vulnerable populations. It includes comments and concerns, ideas and suggestions, as well as some outstanding questions posed to continue the conversation about improving the health of British Columbians.
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Social and political factors influencing the functioning of regional health boards in British Columbia (Canada). (2002). Health Policy, 61(2), 125–151. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0168-8510(01)00220-2
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This paper discusses how health reform is associated with changes in the way the health system works and in the roles of major stakeholders, such as governments, health professionals, and the lay public. This paper reviews the immediate relevance of these social and political elements to health boards, particularly those with lay board members.