Vijay Seethapathy
Dr. Vijay Seethapathy is a former chief medical officer at the B.C. Provincial Health Services Authority, where he oversaw programs related to mental health and substance use disorders. His expertise lies in identifying patients who may be at risk of deteriorating mental health, and he has emphasized the need for better supervision and treatment for those on extended leave. His insights into the mental health system highlight the importance of addressing the care of patients with complex mental health issues.
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Vijay Seethapathy, the former chief medical officer at the B.C. Provincial Health Services Authority, said work needs to be done to identify patients on extended leave who have no history of being violent yet may be approaching that point.
Mentally ill people in B.C. often discharged too early because of lack of space, experts say
Canada· 2025-11-15
