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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 will be closed on Monday, August 1, 2022. Business will resume at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.

The College library's new planetary health reading list highlights the effects of climate change and other environmental factors on health, including macro- and micro- interventions, sustainability, and emergency preparedness.

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.

Dr. Martha Ellen Wilson has been issued a disciplinary citation pursuant to section 37 of the Health Professions Act. The full notification is available here.

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.

Conducting literature searches is one of the College library’s core services. Whether it’s for clinical care or a research project, College librarians can search the medical literature and provide a customized list of resources. Registrants can request unlimited searches by contacting the library

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.