External Review of Guidelines
Last updated on May 7, 2026External peer review is a critical component of the BC Guideline development process. New and existing guidelines that have undergone substantive changes are subject to external review to ensure they are evidence-informed, clearly written, and practical.
BC healthcare professionals and relevant partner organizations are invited to participate as external reviewers of the draft version of all BC Guidelines. Reviewers include a random sample of physicians and nurse practitioners in academics settings, urban centres, and rural or Indigenous communities throughout the province. Invitations are also sent to key partners in areas such as pharmacy, laboratory services, health authorities, public health, and professional colleges and associations. All feedback received is reviewed by the guideline working group to prepare the final guideline for publication.
Guidelines Currently in External Review:
Major Depressive Disorder in Adults guideline: Open for External Review until June 30, 2026
This guideline provides recommendations on the diagnosis and management of major depressive disorder (MDD) for non-pregnant adults ≥19 years old.
We appreciate your participation in the external review.
Step 1: Download the draft guideline for review:
• Major Depressive Disorder in Adults (PDF, 966KB)
• Major Depressive Disorder in Adults (Doc, 628KB)
Step 2: Complete the online questionnaire by June 30, 2026 at:
https://bit.ly/bcguidelines-depression-review
Any additional comments on the guideline can be submitted by:
• e-mail to hlth.guidelines@gov.bc.ca
Earning Credit for Continuing Professional Development
Physicians who act as external reviewers for BC Guidelines may be eligible to receive credit towards continuing professional development or continuing medical education. For more information, see Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits.
Earning Mainpro+ credits and Maintenance of Certification Credits
Peer reviewers for BC Guidelines are eligible for continuing professional development credit: family physicians may self-claim Mainpro+ credits with the College of Family Physicians of Canada; and specialist physicians may self-claim Maintenance of Certification credits with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Any additional comments on the guideline can be submitted by:
- fax to (250) 952-1282; or
- e-mail to hlth.guidelines@gov.bc.ca