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Regulating the practice of medicine in Ontario

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has a duty to serve and protect the public trust. We regulate the medical profession by setting qualification requirements and standards of medical practice and professionalism for doctors .

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Key Updates

CPSO Opioid Strategy

The College’s Opioid Strategy reflects our mandate, namely to: Guide; Assess; Investigate; and Facilitate Education for Ontario’s doctors.
Medical Assistance in Dying

Policy sets out professional and legal obligations and criteria for medical assistance in dying, including specific practice-related steps to follow.
Preventing and Dealing with Sexual Abuse

The College has a longstanding interest in and commitment to preventing and dealing with sexual abuse of patients by physicians.

Publications

Dialogue, Issue 4, 2018

IN THIS ISSUE
Moving Forward
"I have been applying my passion and commitment to continuous improvement using LEAN methodology to make a number of changes here at the College."
2017 Annual Report

Read the detailed 2017 report or view the College's story through our infographic.
Patient Compass

February 2019
Choosing Antibiotics Wisely is part of a national campaign to help both doctors and patients engage in a conversation about unnecessary antibiotic use.
Medical Student Update

Be informed, get involved — What medical students need to know

Policies & Consultations

Current Consultations

Thes consultations are now open for feedback:
- Complementary/Alternative Medicine
- Delegation of Controlled Acts
CPSO Policies

Look at College policies, and the policy development and review process
Video: Getting Communications Right with Your Patients
Travelling Abroad

Foreign embassy medical forms may require certification of your doctor’s registration with the CPSO.