News
College statement regarding medical assistance in dying legislation
Bill C-14 has received Royal Assent by the Governor General after passing a final vote in the Senate.
Read more...Now online: College Connector Volume 4 | No. 3
May/June issue now available.
Read more...College issues new standard on medical assistance in dying
The College has released a new standard for BC physicians who choose to provide, or conscientiously object to medical assistance in dying.
Read more...College Board adopts new professional standard on safe prescribing to address public health emergency related to opioid overdoses
At its recent meeting, the Board of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC adopted a new professional standard, Safe Prescribing of Drugs with Potential for Misuse/Diversion, to assist physicians with the challenging task of prescribing opioids, benzodiazepines and other medications.
Read more...College Bylaw Amendment: Section 2-8
On April 1, 2016, the College Board approved amendments to section 2-8 of the Bylaws under the Health Professions Act, RSBC 1996, c.183.
Read more...Register now for the 2016 Education Day and Annual General Meeting
Registration is now open for the much-anticiapted College Education Day, held again this year at the Vancouver Convention Centre on Friday, September 30, 2016.
Read more...Disciplinary action re: Dr. Roy Alan Brown
Dr. Roy Alan Brown, a family physician, has admitted to engaging in unprofessional conduct.
Read more...College Board endorses the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain
At its recent meeting, the College Board endorsed the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain.
Read more...Now online: College Connector Volume 4 | No. 2
March/April 2016 issue now available.
Read more...Professionalism In Medical Practice workshop to take place this fall
In this popular two-day workshop, physicians will gain a deeper understanding of the principles of professionalism.
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