Counsel at Bennett Jones, Anne McLellan has been appointed to the Health Quality Council of Alberta's (HQCA) Advisory Council, an independent organization legislated under the Regional Health Authorities Act. The HQCA gathers and analyzes information and collaborates with Alberta Health and Wellness, Alberta Health Services, health professionals and other stakeholders to translate that knowledge into practical improvements to health service quality and patient safety in the health care system. The Advisory Panel will provide advice and counsel to the HQCA Council in its review of the quality of care and safety of patients requiring access to emergency department care and cancer surgery and the role and process of physician advocacy.