College Endorses Choosing Wisely

At its May 29th meeting, the College’s governing Council endorsed the recommendations of Choosing Wisely Canada as best practices for physicians in Nova Scotia and as a tool in the assessment of competent practice by the College.

The Council also passed the following Professional Standards and Guidelines:

• Professional Guidelines Regarding Resumption of Services in a Medical Practice during COVID-19
• Professional Guidelines Regarding Initiation of Opioid Therapy for Acute Pain