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Frequently asked questions about the Change of Scope and Re-entry process.
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 employ the first-come, first-served approach when accepting new patients into their practices.
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
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.
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.
Physicians must be aware of, and comply with, all of the requirements in the Health Care Consent Act, 1996 (HCCA).
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Physicians must comply with the expectations set out in this policy and any other specific legal principles and requirements that may apply to the IME, third party medical report, and/or testimony.
Physicians must ensure that harmful incidents are disclosed.
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Is an interventional pain premises required to have a recovery room?
Federal legislation establishes the legal framework for MAID in Canada, including eligibility criteria and safeguards that must be satisfied prior to providing MAID.
Learn about these various groups and the important work they do for the CPSO.
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