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Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2017
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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
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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
11 Peer Assessment Evolves with New Tools
New tools introduced as part of the College’s Peer Assessment Redesign
have demystified the process by making the indicators of quality care
and effective documentation much more apparent to physicians.
focus on Opioids
21 Drug Safety Expert Urges a Re-evaluation of Opioids
The medical profession must seriously re-evaluate the role and limi-
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tations of opioids in the management of chronic non-cancer pain if
Canada has any hope of emerging from this current crisis, Dr. David
Juurlink, a medical toxicologist, told Council.
22 Opioid Strategy
How can the College most effectively use its mandate to wage war on
the opioid crisis? At its last meeting, Council committed to a wide-rang-
ing strategy that puts patient and public safety at the forefront.