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Whether in paper or electronic format, physicians must comply with all relevant legislation and regulatory requirements related to medical record-keeping.
Co-operation with the Out-of-Hospital Premises Inspection Program Standard
Physicians must act in their patients’ best interests.
Dr. Michael Stephenson Honoured for Work with Refugees
Dr. Michael Stephenson, a family physician from Kitchener, was presented with the College&rs...
In order to meet their professional obligations to practise medicine safely and effectively, physicians must only provide treatment for themselves and family members in limited circumstances, as set out in this policy.
An effective physician-patient relationship is essential for the provision of quality medical care, and it forms the foundation of the practice of medicine.
Physicians must comply with the expectations set out in this policy when ending the physician-patient relationship, except when discontinuation is due to the physician’s retirement, relocation, leave of absence, or as a result of disciplinary action by the CPSO.
This advice document is intended to help physicians determine whether undertaking a job action is appropriate, and the steps they should take to mitigate the impact on patients, in line with the expectations set out in the Providing Physician Services During Job Actions policy.
This Advice document is intended to help physicians interpret and understand the legal and professional obligations to protect patients’ PHI.
What are the staffing requirements for abortion care premises?
Physicians must have an office telephone that is answered and/or allows voicemails to be left during regular business hours.
This companion Advice document focuses on the expectations that relate to the new legal framework for MAID (as of March 17, 2021) and the existing expectations regarding effective referrals.
Physicians must ensure that any advertisement prepared by them, or on their behalf by a third party, complies with the expectations contained in this policy and the General Regulation under the Medicine Act, 1991.
FAQS: Quality Improvement Program for Individuals
Medical Record-Keeping (SGCR)
Sexual Abuse Complaints
Physicians must fulfil their professional responsibilities and uphold the reputation of the profession by providing services to those in need during job actions, as set out in this policy.
This policy includes legislative requirements and professional obligations of physicians related to the privacy and confidentiality of patients’ PHI.
Physicians must comply with the requirements for prescribing that are set out in this policy, as well those contained in any other relevant College policies and legislation.
Advice to the Profession: Image Guidance When Administering Nerve Blocks for Adult Chronic Pain in O
Advice to the Profession: Image Guidance When Administering Nerve Blocks for Adult Chronic Pain in Out-of-Hospital Premises
This Advice is intended to help physicians navigate their roles and responsibilities and provide links to resources on best practices.
In order to ensure appropriate follow-up on test results can occur, physicians must have an effective test results management system.
Ensuring infection prevention and control (IPAC) practices are implemented safely and effectively is an important component of medical care. All physicians are responsible for complying with appropriate IPAC practices.
Leader Role Resources
We are committed to addressing all forms of discrimination, including anti-racism, gender bias, rights of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and discrimination faced by other equity-seeking groups.
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