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Important notice regarding access to controlled medications
Last week, Health Canada’s Office of Controlled Substances issued a short-term exemption from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act in the public interest, made necessary by the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to take effect in Nova Scotia, the directive of Health Canada required coordinated action from government, the NSPMP, and the regulatory colleges. The necessary…
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Message from the Registrar regarding COVID-19
(The following was published in the Chronicle Herald March 14, 2020) These are nervous times. As we await the first case of COVID-19 in our province, fear and confusion could easily overwhelm us. There are, however, important reminders and reassurances to offset our anxiety. Unlike many other countries affected by this pandemic, Canada has a…
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Notice regarding attendance and reporting at the hearing regarding Dr. Manivasan Moodley
The following directions have been issued by the Hearing Panel subsequent to the hearing of a motion brought by the College on February 14, 2020. The motion was brought to address various concerns, including the upholding of the publication ban respecting the identities of the complainants. The full reasons for these directions will be set…
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First family physicians licensed from practice ready assessment program
PRESS RELEASE The first cohort of internationally trained medical graduates have successfully completed the Nova Scotia Practice Ready Assessment Program (NSPRAP). Four family medicine specialists have received their medical licences and will begin practising soon in Glace Bay, New Glasgow, Hubbards, and Truro. “The Program has successfully undertaken the assessment of these four family doctors…
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Notice of hearing on motion – Dr. Manivasan Moodley
The College will bring a motion to be heard by the Hearing Panel on Friday, February 14, at 2 pm at the offices of the College (400 - 175 Western Parkway, Bedford) to seek a partial exclusion order in accordance with clause 109(2)(a) of the Medical Practitioners’ Regulations. The relevant portions of the regulations read…
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College statement: In response to recent events regarding Dr. M. Moodley
A Hearing Committee of the College will soon consider allegations of professional misconduct and incompetence against Dr. Manivasan Moodley. The allegations were advanced by two women, each of whom alleges sexual wrongdoing against them by Dr. Moodley. Dr. Moodley is a provisionally licensed physician who has not successfully challenged his Medical Council of Canada examinations.…
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Notice of hearing regarding Dr. Manivasan Moodley
Pursuant to the Medical Act, S.N.S. 2011, c. 38 the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia will conduct a hearing to consider allegations of professional misconduct and/or incompetence regarding Dr. Manivasan Moodley. The hearing will be held at the offices of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia Suite 400, 175…
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Late licence fees and patient care
Given the recent news coverage, the College would like to better explain its approach to late fees. The College is solely concerned with patient safety. The College is governed by legislation, which is the law of the land. Our legislation requires that a physician’s licence be suspended if it is not renewed by year-end. A…