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On October 13, 2021, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC posted a proposed addition to the Bylaws under the Health Professions Act, RSBC 1996, c.183, specifically, Part 10 (sections 10-1, 10-2, 10-3, 10-4, and 10-5).

On February 25, 2022, the College Board approved a new Indigenous Cultural Safety, Cultural Humility, and Anti-racism practice standard. This standard was developed in collaboration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), Indigenous partners, members of the public, registrants, and key health partners.

On February 25, 2022, the Ministry of Health released updated provincial forms for medical assistance in dying (MAiD) in BC. As of February 28, 2022, the expectation is that patients and MAiD providers will use the updated forms for all new MAiD cases; however, providers will be allowed to continue using the older version of the forms for pre-existing cases.

A citation has been issued for Dr. Charles Douglas Hoffe, a family physician practising in or around Lytton and Kamloops, BC. A Discipline Committee Panel will be appointed to conduct a hearing to inquire into Dr. Hoffe’s alleged misconduct, namely that, in or around April 2021 and after, Dr. Hoffe

The College is seeking clarification from the provincial health officer about the order that regulated health professionals must be vaccinated to continue working. More detailed information will be shared as it becomes available.

The College library's race and health equity reading list has been updated to include a wider variety of races and cultures, in order to enhance communication and care.

Read the January/February 2022 issue of the College Connector.

The College is seeking public input to learn about the experiences and expectations patients have in relation to the disclosure of adverse or harmful events by physicians and surgeons. Please share your feedback with us by completing a short survey before February 21, 2022.

Dr. Daljit Singh Herar has admitted and/or acknowledged that he breached a condition on his practice. The full notification is available here.

The College has recently updated several practice standards and professional guidelines: (1) Primary Care Provision in Walk-in, Urgent Care and Multi-registrant Clinics, (2) Medical Assistance in Dying, (3) Prescribing Practices Countersigning Prescription and Internet Prescribing, (4) Referral-Consultation Process.

College librarians have curated a list of medical podcasts produced by individuals, organizations, or publications respected in medical education.

Schedule A and section 7-5 of the College Bylaws have been updated, effective December 31, 2021.