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FAQ: Dietitians Regulation

The following FAQ provides interpretation to the newly proposed amendments to the Dietitians Regulation.The definition was broadened to support a variety of therapeutic diets within dietetic scope of practice, including oral, enteral, and parenteral nutrition and to...

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Gender Affirming Care Q&A

“Language changes. Some of the terms now in common usage are different from those used in the past to describe similar ideas, identities and experiences. Some people may continue to use terms that are less commonly used now to describe themselves, and some people may...

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Artificial Intelligence Q&A

Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to applications that mimic human cognition to perform tasks that require human intelligence. These tasks include problem-solving, reasoning, and decision-making. AI systems can perform these tasks by receiving, analyzing, and...

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Naloxone Q&A

Naloxone for emergency use (non-hospital) is an unscheduled drug in BC. It is an opioid antagonist that temporarily reverses the effects of an opioid overdose (e.g., fentanyl, morphine, oxycodone, methadone, and heroin). It works by competing with the opioid and...

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Cultural Safety and Humility Resources

The CDBC acknowledges that the following resources are not exhaustive and are provided as a starting point. Registrants may find that this information can be complemented by additional resources on trauma-informed practice and decolonizing the dietetics profession.  ...

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Duty to Report Q&A

The duty to report is the legal and professional obligation of all regulated health professionals in BC to report any other regulated health professional for concerns of malpractice or misconduct. The Health Professions Act (HPA) establishes this legal duty under...

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Amalgamation Update

May 5, 2023  Ministry of Health sets timeline for college amalgamations The College of Dietitians BC has recently received a letter from the BC Ministry of Health confirming the amalgamation of 11 health profession regulatory colleges to create: one regulator for...

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Interprofessional Practice Q&A

With any task, consider: Consulting the Decision Tool for New Aspects of Dietetic Practice, available on the Quality Assurance page. Is this within legal scope? Is this within organizational scope? Is this within my personal scope? What are the risks to my patient? To...

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MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) Q&A

MAiD stands for Medical Assistance in Dying and is enforced by federal legislation for eligible Canadians.“Not all health care providers are comfortable with medical assistance in dying. Participating in MAID may not be consistent with a provider's beliefs and values....

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