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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....
First Nation Blanketing Ceremony marks adoption of the Indigenous Cultural Safety, Humility, and Anti-Racism Practice Standard
On September 30th, the CDBC and 10 other BC Health Regulatory Colleges gathered with an Indigenous leader, Knowledge Keeper, witnesses and guests for a traditional First Nation blanketing ceremony to mark the adoption of the Indigenous Cultural Safety, Humility, and...
Weight Stigma Q&A
The inherent association of this term with obesity is illustrated by the World Obesity Federation’s definition: “Weight stigma refers to the discriminatory acts and ideologies targeted towards individuals because of their weight and size. Weight stigma is a result of...
CDBC Adopts Indigenous Cultural Safety, Humility, and Anti-Racism Standard of Practice
Eagle flies up so high it looks down and sees all of humanity as one, cannot see our various nations or small differences, Eagle just sees us as one people. When we hold a feather, we remind ourselves of that perspective, and can speak with respect and honesty to each...
Contingency Planning for Private Practice
Consider the following scenario. You have a thriving private practice, with many different types of clients. Some clients are at higher nutrition risk and require frequent follow up. Something unforeseen occurs, requiring you to take time away from your practice or...
Trauma Informed Practice
Trauma is “when we have encountered an out of control, frightening experience that has disconnected us from all sense of resourcefulness or safety or coping or love” [1]. More specifically, trauma is “a process that involves the interaction between an event or series...
Debating or Disagreeing Online or in Your Workplace
It is always okay to debate, or question proposed polices/guidelines that represent a different way in which to approach healthcare/dietetic care than you would provide. “Arguing things … is at the center of our attempts to come to accurate beliefs about the world...
The PHO Order at a Glance Q&A
About the PHO Order On June 10, 2022 the Provincial Health Officer updated the Health Professionals Covid-19 Vaccination Status Information Order. The collection of vaccination information has been amended so that vaccination status collection by the health colleges...
PHO New Public Health Order
On March 7, 2022, a new Order of the Provincial Health Officer (PHO) has been issued “to prevent or reduce the risk of the transmission of infection with SARS-CoV-2 by health professionals.” The Health Professionals COVID-19 Vaccination Status Information and...

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Record Keeping Q&A
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You Asked About… returning to in-person work versus maintaining virtual practice amid phases 2 and 3 of BC’s Restart Plan
Please note, this post is an update to the COVID-19 blog post posted on May 27, 2020. Phase 2...