Forum Update: Supporting Community-Led Discussion
The forum was created as a space for shared learning and peer support, and as the community grows, we want to lean more fully into that purpose.
Going forward, PAAB will be taking a more listening-first role in forum discussions. Rather than responding immediately to every question, we’ll be encouraging members to engage with one another, share experiences, and help build collective understanding. PAAB will continue to monitor conversations and will step in to:
- Correct any misunderstandings
- Provide guidance when questions remain unanswered after a few days
- Support discussions where official clarification is needed
Our goal is to foster a collaborative, trusted community where knowledge is shared and strengthened by everyone’s contributions.
Thank you for being part of the conversation.
687 - Regarding teaching tools (slides, desktop tool) used by HCPs to educate patients: Is it possible to include efficacy information in a piece to be used by HCPs with patients, recognizing it would be a clinic-based tool and not something taken away by the patient? Is there a regulation or code that prohibits HCPs from educating patients about efficacy results? Is there any resource that explains why this information is not included in part 3 of the Product Monograph?
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As patient teaching tools are used to educate and share disease and product information with patients, the content in these tools must meet the advertising regulations for patient information (see section 6 of the PAAB code). Essentially, patient pieces must contain non-promotional information, consistent with part III of the Product Monograph. As efficacy results are promotional, inclusion of this information in patient teaching tools is prohibited. This standard applies whether it is a teaching tool viewed in the physicians office, or information which can be taken home by the patient. For further information on the content and review of Part III of the TMA, we suggest directing your questions to Health Canada.
