Physician Guidelines and Policies

If you have specific questions about the College’s physician guidelines and policies, please contact: Bruce Thorne, Director of Policy and Communications: 902-421-2212 or Dr. Gus Grant, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer: 902-421-2204

Please note: In addition to the physician guidelines and policies below, the College also maintains a list of recommended readings for Nova Scotia physicians. The College’s Policy and Standards Committee recommends these readings for physicians who may be facing ethical questions not addressed in its physician guidelines and policies. The readings are supplied for information purposes only and have not been specifically endorsed by the College.

Canadian Guideline for Safe and Effective Use of Opioids for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain

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