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Self Prescribing / Self Medication 
Provincial Dental Board of
Nova Scotia
Policy
Self Prescribing / Self Medication of Monitored Drugs
Adopted May 11, 2008
Definition:
Monitored drugs means those drugs designated by the Nova Scotia Prescription Monitoring Program Regulations.
With respect to Self Prescribing and / or Self Medication of monitored drugs the Provincial Dental Board has adopted the position that:
- Dentists should limit treatment of themselves to emergency services and only when a physician is not readily available.
- Dentists must be aware of and observe the appropriate dosages and side effects.
- The privilege of self prescribing is limited by the obligation of making a reasonable attempt to obtain appropriate health professional assistance as soon as possible.
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