MD
Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2016
is the official publication of the College of
Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. The
objective of this magazine is to provide clear
policy direction and review pertinent legislative
and disciplinary information, consult with the
profession on issues of concern, and provide
a forum for discussion and exchange of
information and ideas. This publication does
not accept unsolicited manuscripts.
In This Issue
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REGISTRAR
Dr. Rocco Gerace
Director, policy and communications
Louise Verity
senior EDITOR
Jill Hefley
managing EDITOR
Elaine McNinch
associate EDITOR
Kathryn Clarke
art director
Ally Tripkovic
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Features
In this issue, we have several articles addressing
different aspects of opioid prescribing:
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Function is Key
When it comes to monitoring your patients who are on opioids, pay very close attention to the function scores, says
two physicians who recently made presentations about
opioid prescribing to the College.
13 New Requirements for Fentanyl Patches
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ew legislation aims to make it more difficult for patients
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to abuse or divert their fentanyl patches. The legislation
requires physicians and pharmacists to make changes to
the prescribing and dispensing process for fentanyl. The
regulatory colleges for both professions have developed a
fact sheet to provide guidance.