The Canadian Centre for Legal Innovation in Sexual Assault Response (CCLISAR) has completed its independent review of the College’s processes regarding the investigation of sexual misconduct complaints against physicians.
“The College opened up its process to external experts for review. Our goal is to remove any barriers to reporting sexual misconduct and to reduce the unintended harms that can occur when investigating such allegations,” said Dr. Gus Grant, Registrar & CEO of the College. (READ MORE)
The College is pleased to announce Dr. David Brake as the recipient of its 2018 Gold-Headed Cane Award. Dr. Brake is a Respirologist and Intensive Care Specialist. Recognized for working tirelessly on behalf of his patients, Dr. Brake has practised in Sydney for twenty years.
The College’s Gold-Headed Cane Award recognizes an outstanding Nova Scotia physician who exemplifies professionalism in service to patients, the profession and community.
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The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia invites you to attend its Annual General Meeting Friday, May 24, 2019 beginning at 4:15 p.m. at its offices located at: 7071 Bayers Road, Suite 5005 Halifax. Annual General Meeting Package
If you wish to attend, please RSVP no later than Wednesday, May 17, 2019 to:
Carolyn MacDonald cmacdonald@cpsns.ns.ca 902.421.2209.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia hereby gives notice that as a result of a complaint and pursuant to the Nova Scotia Medical Act, Dr. Jalal Hosein has agreed to three reprimands.
Summary of Decision
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia hereby gives notice that as a result of two complaints and pursuant to the Nova Scotia Medical Act, the Hearing Committee of the College approved a Settlement Agreement on April 26, 2019, with reasons to follow. Those reasons have now been issued and are available in the Committee’s written decision accessible below. The Settlement Agreement contains an admission of professional misconduct and agreed upon sanctions including reprimands, a one month suspension scheduled to commence on June 22, 2019 and a requirement for remedial education. The Settlement Agreement is included as a Schedule to the Committee’s written decision.
Committee Decision and Settlement Agreement
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia hereby gives notice that as a result of a complaint and pursuant to the Nova Scotia Medical Act, Dr. Janice MacGregor has agreed to a reprimand.
Summary of Decision
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Licensing Statistics as of March 31, 2019
*This data represents a physician head count, not a total of full-time equivalent practising physicians. Read More
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia serves the public by regulating the province’s medical profession in accordance with theNova Scotia Medical Actand itsregulations.
All physicians in Nova Scotia must be licensed by the College in order to practise medicine in the province.
The duties of the College include:
Licensing qualified and competent physicians to practise medicine
Investigating and resolving physician-related complaints on behalf of the public
Monitoring and maintaining standards of practice through peer assessment
Developing professional standards and guidelines to support high standards of medical practice and ethical conduct
