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Read the July/August 2022 issue of the College Connector.

The Prescribing Methadone practice standard has been updated to remove the requirement for mandatory training when prescribing methadone for analgesia. Additionally, the standard was updated to note that prescriptions are to be written on the new harmonized duplicate pad.

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC and the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) stand united against forced and coerced sterilization.

The College is pleased to announce that the 2021/22 Annual Report, audited financial statements and committee reports have been published on the College website.

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC and the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) are marking National Indigenous Peoples Day with the launch of a series of educational videos to support registrants to deliver culturally safe care to Indigenous patients and clients.

The College is currently in the process of creating a practice standard that outlines how a physician or surgeon manages tests and test results.

Read the May/June 2022 issue of the College Connector.

The College is seeking public input to learn about the experiences and expectations patients have in relation to their physician or surgeon asking them for consent.

​On May 11, 2021, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC, the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives, the College of Pharmacists of BC, and the College of Dental Surgeons of BC issued an apology to the Indigenous people and communities who have experienced racism while engaging with

The Provincial Health Officer has posted current guidance for mask use and infection prevention and control for health professionals.

Read the March/April 2022 issue of the College Connector.

The Board resolved to make further amendments to section 7-4 of the Bylaws. The revised bylaw amendment will be posted for a 60-day period, providing registrants and other interested parties the opportunity to review and comment.