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Delegation is intended to provide physicians with the ability to extend their capacity to serve patients by temporarily authorizing an individual to act on their behalf.
New College President
Dr. Steven Bodley became the College’s new President December 1.
Dr. Bodley is an anesthesiologist from North ...
Learn about existing responsibilities that doctors have when treating you. We identify things you are entitled to as a patient, so that you have a good understanding about what to expect during medical encounters and you can take an active role in your health-care.
Learn about these various groups and the important work they do for the CPSO.
This Advice document is intended to help physicians interpret and understand the College’s expectations.
Factors in Physician Performance
A Look Back
QI Program CPD Credits
There is an inherent power imbalance within the physician-patient relationship which is a result of a number of factors.
When a patient’s specific circumstances and health status make it appropriate, physicians who provide care as part of a sustained physician-patient relationship must, where possible, initiate a discussion about advance care planning.
Physicians must establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with their patients.
Frequently asked questions about the Change of Scope and Re-entry process.
Interprofessional Collaboration
Pediatric Rheumatologist Honoured with Council Award
At its most recent meeting, the College presented its Council Award to Dr. Rayfel Schneider, a...
Adverse Events Standard
This document seeks to provide physicians with practical advice for addressing common issues that arise in practice.
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.
Privacy Code
Advice to the Profession: Quality Assurance Standard
This advice document is intended to help physicians interpret their responsibilities during a public health emergency as set out in the Public Health Emergencies policy and provide guidance around how these obligations may be effectively discharged.
Guidelines for College Directed Supervision
Physicians must comply with all relevant legislation and regulatory requirements related to medical record-keeping.
The law requires physicians to report certain events and clinical conditions either to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (“CPSO”) or other health regulatory bodies (i.e., colleges) and agencies. While not exhaustive, this document provides an overview of some of the key laws and is meant to assist physicians in navigating their legal reporting duties.
Registration Committee
Legal Requirements
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