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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 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...College Board approves interim guidance for physician-assisted dying
The College Board has approved interim guidance for the profession on physician-assisted dying (PAD).
Read more...Disciplinary action re: Dr. Gregory John Wicks
Dr. Gregory John Wicks, a general practitioner, has admitted to engaging in unprofessional conduct.
Read more...Disciplinary action re: Dr. Roy Alan Brown
Dr. Roy Alan Brown, a hospitalist, has admitted to breaching both the College’s prescribing standards and the Canadian Medical Association’s Code of Ethics.
Read more...Disciplinary action re: Dr. John Francis Joseph David Kinahan
Dr. Kinahan, a specialist in urology, has admitted to engaging in unprofessional conduct by taking a photograph on his personal cellular phone without the patient’s consent.
Read more...2015 Elected Officers and Executive Committee
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia has announced its 2015 elected officers and Executive Committee effective July1, 2015.
Read more...Notification of reprimand re: Dr. Jamuna Lal Makhija
Dr. Jamuna Lal Makhija, a general practitioner, has admitted to breaching undertakings to cease performing and reading electrocardiograms in the management of his patients.
Read more...Regulators’ investigation into prescription fraud identifies 150 health professionals
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC and the College of Pharmacists of BC have each concluded separate investigations of prescription fraud in the Lower Mainland.
Read more...2015 Award of Excellence in Medical Practice
The College is pleased to announce that Dr. Peter L. Cooperberg has been presented with the 2015 Award of Excellence in Medical Practice.
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