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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.
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.
New College President
Dr. Steven Bodley became the College’s new President December 1.
Dr. Bodley is an anesthesiologist from North ...
This Advice document is intended to help physicians interpret and understand the College’s expectations.
Learn about these various groups and the important work they do for the CPSO.
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.
Frequently asked questions about the Change of Scope and Re-entry process.
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.
There is an inherent power imbalance within the physician-patient relationship which is a result of a number of factors.
Physicians must establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with their patients.
Information about CPSO's Board Elections.
Physicians must employ the first-come, first-served approach when accepting new patients into their practices.
Adverse Events Standard
Pediatric Rheumatologist Honoured with Council Award
At its most recent meeting, the College presented its Council Award to Dr. Rayfel Schneider, a...
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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Advice to the Profession: Quality Assurance Standard
Learn more about the new Physician Assistants policy that outlines key professional expectations for physician assistants.
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.
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