News
Now online: College Connector Volume 8 | No. 2
March/April 2020 issue now available. Read it here.
Read more...College Bylaws updated
Section 2-5 and Schedule A of the College Bylaws have been updated, effective March 23, 2020.
Read more...Revised Practice Standard and Professional Guideline Published
The Telemedicine practice standard and Referral-Consultation Process professional guideline have been revised to clarify that patients who are referred to specialists via telemedicine must be adequately investigated and treated before the referral is sent.
Read more...An undercover operation reveals unlawful practice of medicine continuing despite previous court orders to stop
On February 18, 2020, the Supreme Court of BC granted the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC an order to enter and search a property in Vancouver where Ms. Maria Ezzati, who is not a registered or licensed health professional, was suspected of storing cosmetic medical injectables. The search was conducted on February 20, 2020 by private investigators accompanied by Vancouver police officers.
Read more...Website maintenance – February 19
The College website will be undergoing scheduled maintenance on February 19, 2020.
Read more...Upcoming PubMed interface change
At the end of February, PubMed will switch to a new interface.
Read more...Cannabis Standard Revised
The Cannabis for Medical Purposes practice standard has been updated to align with Health Canada's protocol amendments. View the revised standard here.
Read more...Hearing notification re: Dr. Khomotso Dawn Papo
The College will convene a hearing regarding Dr. Khomotso Dawn Papo on Monday, February 24, 2020.
Read more...Disciplinary action re: Dr. Daljit Singh Herar
Dr. Daljit Singh Herar admitted that he breached conditions which had been imposed on his practice.
Read more...Revised Practice Standard Published
The Reporting a Child in Need of Protection practice standard has been revised so that the content remains current. View the revised standard here.
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