Prescribing

May 26, 2023

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Benzodiazepines and Z-Drugs

March 11, 2022

Professional Standards Regarding Benzodiazepines and Z-Drugs Preamble The standard establishes the professional, ethical and practice requirements for physicians in relation to prescribing benzodiazepines and Z-drugs in outpatient community settings. The standard does not address prescribing for palliative or end-of-life patients, acute seizure disorders, akathisia, and alcohol withdrawal. Definitions

Initiation of Opioid Therapy for Acute Pain

May 29, 2020

Professional Standards Regarding Initiation of Opioid Therapy for Acute Pain Preamble This standard sets out the requirements for physicians when prescribing opioids for the management of acute pain in the out-patient setting. It does not apply for in-patient settings. This standard aligns with the Framework for FMRAC's Members on a Regulatory Approach to Physicians who Prescribe Opioids. As well, [...]