The College is currently drafting a new Cultural Safety, Cultural Humility and Anti-racism practice standard to clearly communicate its expectations of physicians and surgeons in providing culturally safe care to Indigenous patients. All members of the public are encouraged to share their feedback on the draft standard’s core concepts, especially those who identify as Indigenous.
In light of reports of illegitimate COVID-19 vaccine exemption and deferral letters circulating in the community, the College is issuing guidance to assist the public with determining whether a vaccine exemption or deferral letter was legitimately issued by a physician.
On September 24, 2021, the College Board approved the addition of Part 10 to the Bylaws under the Health Professions Act, RSBC 1996, c.183, specifically, sections 10-1, 10-2, 10-3, 10-4, and 10-5.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia held its 2021 Annual General Meeting virtually on September 24, 2021. A recording of the meeting is available here.
Ivermectin is an anthelmintic approved in Canada for veterinary and human use. In humans, ivermectin is only approved for treatment of parasitic infections (oral) and rosacea (topical). The most effective strategy for preventing COVID-19 continues to be immunization and all Health Canada approved vaccines provide a high level of protection.
