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17 New Rules for Dispensed Opioids
As of Oct. 23, 2018, practitioners and pharmacists
who dispense prescription opioids to patients will
need to apply a warning sticker to the prescription
drug package and provide a patient information
handout to accompany the drug at the time of sale.
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19 When Every Second Counts
CritiCall Ontario bridges the distance between
emergent patients and care by providing hospital-
based physicians with a single number to call when
they need assistance.
Practice Partner
21 The Power of Empathy
Dr. Brian Goldman discusses the research he
conducted for his new book about empathy.
Dr. Brian Goldman
25 Accountability for Infection Control
Physicians bear responsibility for ensuring proper
infection control principles are being followed in the
clinics where they work – even if they are not the
clinic’s owner.
For Your Information
18 Annual Report
We are pleased to present the 2017 Annual Report
of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of
Ontario. It is online now at www.cpso.on.ca
24 Participate in Preliminary Consultations
We value your feedback on policies. And we invite
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you to participate in our open consultations at
www. cpso.on.ca.