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DOCTOR PUBLIC HEALTH [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-05-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Medical Staff
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Victoria Medical Society
1, record 1, English, Victoria%20Medical%20Society
correct, British Columbia
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- VMS 2, record 1, English, VMS
correct, British Columbia
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Victoria Medico-Chirurgical Society 3, record 1, English, Victoria%20Medico%2DChirurgical%20Society
former designation, correct, British Columbia
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The] mandate is... : To promote good health and act as an advocate on health issues. To promote good and appropriate medical practice in accord with the code of ethics. To promote the good name of medicine. To promote continuing medical education. To promote fellowship and good relations within the profession and with the public. To help, as much as possible, any member in distress from any cause. To advocate for any doctor or group of doctors subjected to injustice; and to mediate, when requested, in disputes and differences between local medical groups or individuals.... To cooperate with [Doctors of BC], [the Canadian Medical Association(CMA) ] and [the] College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC [British Columbia]. 4, record 1, English, - Victoria%20Medical%20Society
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Victoria Medico-Chirurgical Society was founded in 1895, laying the ground work for what is now known as the Victoria Medical Society. 3, record 1, English, - Victoria%20Medical%20Society
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Personnel médical
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Victoria Medical Society
1, record 1, French, Victoria%20Medical%20Society
correct, British Columbia
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- VMS 2, record 1, French, VMS
correct, British Columbia
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Victoria Medico-Chirurgical Society 3, record 1, French, Victoria%20Medico%2DChirurgical%20Society
former designation, correct, British Columbia
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-02-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- International Chiropractors Association
1, record 2, English, International%20Chiropractors%20Association
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ICA 1, record 2, English, ICA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Chiropractic Health Bureau 2, record 2, English, Chiropractic%20Health%20Bureau
former designation, correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Vision : To empower humanity in the expression of maximum health, wellness and human potential through universal chiropractic expression and utilization. Mission : To advance chiropractic throughout the world as a distinct health care profession predicated upon its unique philosophy, science, and art. Objectives : Maintain and promote chiropractic' s unique identity as a non-therapeutic, drugless and surgical-free health science, based on its fundamental principles and philosophy. Provide leadership in the establishment of chiropractic licensure regulation in every nation and promote the quality and authenticity of chiropractic education. Foster the professional and technical development of the Doctor of Chiropractic through programs of continuing education, research, political, and social action. Encourage the highest professional, technical, and ethical standards for the doctor of chiropractic while safeguarding the professional welfare of its members. Champion the principle that every citizen in the world has the right to freedom of choice in health care and be able to choose unhampered the doctor and the healing art of his/her choice. Work harmoniously with other health care organizations and governments in a global humanitarian effort to foster chiropractic and spinal hygiene in the fields of family health(including children, women, and the elderly), and occupational health. Work for full inclusion of chiropractic in all public and private health care delivery programs. 1, record 2, English, - International%20Chiropractors%20Association
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- International Chiropractors Association
1, record 2, French, International%20Chiropractors%20Association
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ICA 1, record 2, French, ICA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Chiropractic Health Bureau 2, record 2, French, Chiropractic%20Health%20Bureau
former designation, correct
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-02-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Medical Staff
- Paramedical Staff
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- health educator
1, record 3, English, health%20educator
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a professional person(nurse, doctor, etc.) whose professional activities include health education as part of his or her relationship with patients or the public. 1, record 3, English, - health%20educator
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
HOHEA: Hogarth, J. Glossary of health care terminology. Copenhagen, WHO Regional Office for Europe, 1978. (Public Health in Europe, No. 4). 2, record 3, English, - health%20educator
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Personnel médical
- Personnel para-médical
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- éducateur sanitaire
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9ducateur%20sanitaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- éducatrice sanitaire 2, record 3, French, %C3%A9ducatrice%20sanitaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1981-04-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Health Institutions
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- health office
1, record 4, English, health%20office
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A building or space in a multi-purpose building where a nurse and/or doctor may from time to time hold clinics and conduct public health education activities. 1, record 4, English, - health%20office
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This terminology applies to Indian Health Services. 2, record 4, English, - health%20office
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Établissements de santé
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- infirmerie 1, record 4, French, infirmerie
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(...) installation ou (...) local dans un bâtiment polyvalent où le personnel infirmier ou médical peut, à l'occasion, offrir des services de consultation et entreprendre des activités d'éducation sanitaire. 1, record 4, French, - infirmerie
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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