News
Now online: College Connector Volume 8 | No. 6
November/December 2020 issue now available. Read it here.
Read more...The College commits to addressing Indigenous-specific racism within health-care system
On Monday, November 30, Health Minister Adrian Dix announced the release of findings from Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond’s investigation into Indigenous-specific racism in BC’s health-care system.
Read more...Disciplinary action re: Dr. Bruce Taro Yoneda
Dr. Bruce Taro Yoneda has admitted and/or acknowledged that he engaged in unprofessional conduct.
Read more...Office closed on Wednesday, November 11
The College will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 for Remembrance Day.
Read more...Clarity about the PHO’s orders issued on November 7, 2020
Dr. Bonnie Henry issued orders on November 7, 2020 specific to Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health regions. Specifically, Dr. Henry ordered that there are to be no social gatherings of any size with anyone other than members of an immediate household.
Read more...Share your thoughts: public survey on social media and patient recordings now open
The College is seeking public input to learn about experiences and expectations regarding physicians’ and surgeons’ use of: (1) social media; and (2) photographic, video and audio recordings of patients. Members of the public can participate in the survey here.
Read more...Sexual Misconduct and Non-sexual Boundary Violations practice standards published
After a comprehensive review process, the Sexual Misconduct and Non-sexual Boundary Violations practice standards have been endorsed by the Executive Committee for publication. These new standards will replace the College’s current Boundary Violations practice standard.
Read more...Clarification on College requirements for intranasal esketamine
Intranasal esketamine (SPRAVATO®) has been approved for use in Canada following a Notice of Compliance from Health Canada. SPRAVATO® is indicated for use in combination with an oral antidepressant (that is either a SSRI or SNRI) for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults who have not responded adequately to at least two separate courses of treatment with different antidepressants, each of adequate dose and duration, in the current moderate to severe depressive episode.
Read more...Notification of Bylaw Amendments: Section 2-26
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC has posted a proposed temporary amendment to section 2-26 of the Bylaws under the Health Professions Act. The proposed section 2-26 of the Bylaws will will grant discretion to the registrar to defer the requirement for a resident – clinical associate to obtain the Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the delays in the administration of the qualifying examinations offered by the Medical Council of Canada.
Read more...Accessing clinical information while offline via the College library
Did you know that the Best Practice app works even in the absence of an internet connection? Once the app is downloaded and your login credentials verified, if you lose your internet connection, you can still access the collection of evidence-based summaries of clinical topics. Remember to reconnect to wifi when possible to receive updates with the latest clinical information. Instructions for downloading the app are on the Apps and Audiovisual page.
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