News
Update to the Prescribing Methadone practice standard
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.
July 29, 2022
College closed on Monday, August 1
The College will be closed on Monday, August 1, 2022. Business will resume at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.
July 28, 2022
Website maintenance tonight at 6 p.m.
The College website will be undergoing scheduled maintenance from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight (Monday, July 25, 2022). During this time, the website will be intermittently unavailable. We apologize for any inconvenience.
July 25, 2022
Now available from the College library: planetary health reading list
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.
July 19, 2022
Joint statement with FNHA on forced and coerced sterilization
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC and the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) stand united against forced and coerced sterilization.
July 12, 2022
2021/22 Annual Report now available
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.
June 23, 2022
Disciplinary action re: Dr. Martha Ellen Wilson
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.
June 21, 2022
College and BCCNM mark National Indigenous Peoples Day with video series to support culturally safe care
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.
June 21, 2022
Seeking public feedback on expectations of how physicians and surgeons manage test results
The College is currently in the process of creating a practice standard that outlines how a physician or surgeon manages tests and test results.
June 15, 2022
Now available: College Connector Volume 10 | No. 3
Read the May/June 2022 issue of the College Connector.
June 06, 2022
Unlimited literature searches via the College library
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
June 02, 2022
Seeking public feedback regarding physicians and surgeons obtaining consent
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.
May 24, 2022