MD
Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2016
is the official publication of the College of
Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. The
objective of this magazine is to provide clear
policy direction and review pertinent legislative
and disciplinary information, consult with the
profession on issues of concern, and provide
a forum for discussion and exchange of
information and ideas. This publication does
not accept unsolicited manuscripts.
In This Issue
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REGISTRAR
Dr. Rocco Gerace
Director, policy and communications
Louise Verity
senior EDITOR
Jill Hefley
managing EDITOR
Elaine McNinch
associate EDITOR
Kathryn Clarke
art director
Ally Tripkovic
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Features
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Physician-Assisted Death Guidance
As the federal government rushes to meet a June 6th deadline to have
physician-assisted death legislation in place, the College has stepped
in to provide physicians with guidance about their obligations to patients in the interim. Our article is on page 9 and the document itself
begins on page 11.
19 Treating Those Closest to You
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Council has approved a policy that sets out the circumstances in which
it may be acceptable for physicians to provide treatment to individuals
with whom they have a personal or close relationship. An article about
the Physician Treatment of Self, Family Members and Others Close
to Them policy is on page 19. The policy itself is also included in this
issue.
20 Expanding Access to Naloxone
We’ve changed College policy in order to permit physicians to prescribe
naloxone for inclusion in opioid overdose emergency kits.