I think that the BCCSU has very carefully consulted experts who provide addiction care, harm reduction care and the care of children with substance use disorders. I'm not aware that any children have accessed this protocol to date, but if you read the protocol, it is the same as any other kind of complicated health care for children in Canada, where two experts need to agree and the person needs to be carefully assessed for their risk and any benefit of treatment. For some children who are dependent on the toxic, illicit fentanyl street supply, physicians who are caring for them can make expert decisions on what they need for their health care.
On February 26th, 2024. See this statement in context.