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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

This Q&A was developed with thanks to an existing College of Dietitians of Ontario resource.With any task, consider: Consulting the Decision Tool for New Aspects of Dietetic Practice, available on the Quality Assurance page. Is this within CDBC scope? Is this...

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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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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...

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Contingency Planning for Private Practice

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...

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