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What we do
We protect public health and safety by developing standards, monitoring practise, investigating complaints, and ensuring well-being of health professionals
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia keeps the public safe by licensing qualified and competent physicians and surgeons. Over time, our mandate has expanded to regulate podiatrists and physician assistants, but our priority remains the same: to protect the people of our province who are seeking health guidance and care.
In addition to licensing the health professionals mentioned above, these are the ways we put the health of Nova Scotians first:
- investigating and resolving complaints from the public about physicians, podiatrists, and physician assistants
- developing professional standards and guidelines to support high standards of practice and ethical conduct
- monitoring and maintaining standards of practise through peer assessment
- ensuring the physical and mental well-being of the health professionals who serve the public through our robust Health and Practice program