The Community Healthcare and Resource Directory (CHARD) is a secure, web-based directory that provides BC healthcare providers with accurate, timely and relevant information to assist in making appropriate referrals.
The data in CHARD is maintained and updated by a dedicated operations team within HealthLink BC. As new information is gathered and verified it will be published in CHARD ensuring that the information is current and accurate.
CHARD contains information on cancer, cardiac, mental health and addiction, musculoskeletal, neuro-degenerative, palliative, renal and respiratory resources in British Columbia as well as listings for all specialist physicians. Additional topics will be added over time.
CHARD is sponsored by the General Practice Services Committee (GPSC), jointly chaired by the British Columbia Medical Association and the Ministry of Health. It is operated by HealthLink BC and builds on the directory of health services already accessible to the public through 8-1-1. For more information on HealthLink BC please visit www.healthlinkbc.ca. Funding for CHARD is provided by the GPSC to HealthLink BC.
The idea for CHARD came from the GPSC's 2005 Professional Quality Improvement Days. Dr. David Attwell, a Victoria GP, championed the project as GPSC Co-chair several years ago and now sits on the CHARD Advisory Committee. Like many GPs, Dr. Attwell was frustrated by the lack of accessible patient care resources and wanted a way to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of his patient referrals. CHARD provides up-to-date and relevant information in one secure, easy-to-use website.
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