Policy Type

Policy resolution

Date

2017-08-23

Topics

Health care and patient safety

Pharmaceuticals/ prescribing/ cannabis/ marijuana/ drugs

Resolution

GC17-06

The Canadian Medical Association supports making naloxone and other opioid overdose prevention supplies available in publicly accessible locations.

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The Canadian Medical Association supports making naloxone and other opioid overdose prevention supplies available in publicly accessible locations.

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Policy Type

Policy resolution

Date

2016-08-24

Topics

Health care and patient safety

Pharmaceuticals/ prescribing/ cannabis/ marijuana/ drugs

Resolution

GC16-30

The Canadian Medical Association recommends that the Canadian Guideline for Safe and Effective Use of Opioids for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain include consideration of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic factors specific to older adults.

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The Canadian Medical Association recommends that the Canadian Guideline for Safe and Effective Use of Opioids for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain include consideration of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic factors specific to older adults.

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Policy Type

Policy resolution

Date

2014-08-20

Topics

Health care and patient safety

Pharmaceuticals/ prescribing/ cannabis/ marijuana/ drugs

Resolution

GC14-55

The Canadian Medical Association supports community-based programs that offer access to opioid overdose prevention tools and services.

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The Canadian Medical Association supports community-based programs that offer access to opioid overdose prevention tools and services.

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