November 10, 2020
Re: Urgent Masking Update
On November 9, 2020, the Ministry of Health published a communication to all Health Authorities regarding the use of masks in Health Care Facilities. This afternoon, the College received clarification from the Ministry of Health that the communication does not apply to naturopathic doctors. However, the College does recommend […]
November 10, 2020
Re: Electronic Prescribing
It is important that all registrants be aware that electronic prescribing has not yet been legislated. Until such time as it is, registrants are required to provide an original (handwritten) or unique (signed with an electronic pen, mouse or equivalent) signature for every prescription in order for it to be filled […]
November 9, 2020
Re: Updated Notice to Registrants – Glutathione
On October 30, 2020, the College issued a communication to all Registrants that it had become aware of several cases of suspected endotoxic reaction following infusions or injections of glutathione. An updated communication was issued on November 2, 2020.
The College then received updated information from the […]
November 4, 2020
Re: Updated Notice to Registrants – Glutathione
On October 30, 2020, the College issued a communication to all Registrants that it had become aware of several cases of suspected endotoxic reaction following infusions or injections of glutathione. An updated communication was issued on November 2, 2020.
The College has received updated information from the […]
November 2, 2020
Re: Update Notice to Registrants – Glutathione
On October 30, 2020, the College issued a communication to all Registrants that it had become aware of several cases of suspected endotoxic reaction following infusions or injections of glutathione.
Please note that the College has been advised by Fraser Health that the following IV L-Glutathione Lots, […]
October 30, 2020
Re: Notice to Registrants – Glutathione
The College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (the “College”) has been made aware of several cases of suspected endotoxic reaction following infusions or injections of glutathione. These cases have been reported to Health Canada.
Shortly after receiving glutathione, patients developed symptoms including fever, nausea and vomiting, headache, and […]
Claims about COVID-19
The College of Naturopathic Physicians of BC (CNPBC) has become aware that some registrants are promoting treatment or supplements as a means to boost the immune system and may imply that this will prevent infection from COVID-19.
Any statements by naturopathic doctors about the prevention and/or treatment of COVID-19, beyond the information made available […]
The College expects all registrants to adhere to the Immunization Standard. The Standard clarifies that naturopathic doctors must not:
Provide patients and/or the public at large with “anti-vaccination” and/or “anti-immunization” materials or materials regarding potential risks and harms of vaccinations, whether online or in print, other than those materials that would be necessary to obtain informed consent to […]
The College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia protects the public by ensuring that naturopathic physicians in BC practise safely, ethically and competently. The College is pro-vaccination, holding the view that, for most patients and for the community, the benefits of vaccination vastly outweigh its risks.
Naturopathic doctors who do not comply with the College’s Immunization […]
The following information has been provided to all Naturopathic Doctors in British Columbia.
As you are aware, the College is currently reviewing the marketing materials of Registrants to ensure compliance with s. 100 of the Bylaws, the College’s Advertising Policy, the Immunization Standard, and the Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics as set out in […]