Practice Standard
Practice Standard College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia Safe Prescribing of Opioids and Sedatives Effective: June 1, 2016 Last revised: December 10, 2018 Version: Next review: June 2021 Related topic(s): Prescribing Methadone A Practice Standard reflects the minimum Standard of professional behaviour and ethical conduct on a specific topic or issue expected by the College of all physicians in British Columbia. Standards also reflect relevant legal requirements and are enforceable under the Health Professions Act, RSBC 1996, (HPA) and College Bylaws under the HPA.
disorders (particularly mood disorders) which may complicate management. c. In the course of managing patients on opioids or sedatives (particularly while tapering), a substance use disorder may develop and registrants must be able to diagnose and manage this appropriately, or refer to a clinician with experience in addiction medicine.
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