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The misuse of benzodiazepines is sparking concern in Quebec, and prompting the college of physicians to increase its scrutiny of doctors who overprescribe them.
It is important that all physicians and system actors meet the necessary standards, in all provinces, before we proceed with medical assistance in dying, a spokesperson for the federal justice minister said.
Quebec's College of Physicians is warning that the health-care system needs to change before the province implements presumed consent for organ donors.