An appointment does not entitle Medical Staff to perform procedures or treat patients. The ability to engage in these activities is defined by the clinical privileges granted.

Privileging is the process used to request, review and grant Medical Staff the permission to perform a defined set of clinical activities at a specific facility (or facilities).

To view the Provincial Privileging Dictionaries or provide feedback on a specific dictionary, visit BC Medical Quality Initiative (BCMQI) website.

The provincial privileging dictionaries bring consistent understanding and practice expectations for medical staff and BC Health Authorities that approve privilege requests. These dictionaries support the improvement and standardization of provincial privileging processes and enhance patient safety through defined practice parameters.

The provincial privileging dictionaries outline the practice objectives, standards and specific privileges within each discipline for all medical staff applying to or holding privileges in BC Health Authorities. They delineate core clinical privileges (activities or procedures permitted by virtue of possessing a defined set of credentials) and non-core privileges (activities or procedures requiring additional certification or a period of proctoring).

They are part of the enhancements of the broader provincial BC Medical Quality Initiative to improve existing safeguards for medical practice and deliver high quality medical care.