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Expert Panels

Expert panels have been widely used in healthcare as a way to bring clinical, administrative and research experts together to examine issues and identify solutions in specific areas. British Columbia has identified expert panels as a central component of the provincial wait times strategy.

The first time-limited wait times expert panel, a Musculoskeletal Expert Panel (the MSK panel), was established in January 2008 while the second, a Cataract Expert Panel (the cataract panel), was established in October 2008.

The purpose of both panels was to explore opportunities on how to reduce provincial wait times and improve access to care for musculoskeletal and cataract patients. The panels brought together clinicians such as surgeons, general practitioners, nurses and allied health professionals, as well as administrative experts from across all regional health authorities.

The panels each produced a final report which summarizes the panel’s discussions in key areas and provides high-level advice to decision makers.

Both reports are available in full length:

Report of the Musculoskeletal Expert Panel

Report of the Cataract Expert Panel