Physician Obligations Regarding Their Vaccination Status
The College expects physicians to adhere to and support the recommendations of the Chief Medical Officer of Health regarding vaccinations for COVID-19. The public is assuming all physicians are fully vaccinated. Physicians who are unable to be fully vaccinated due to a medical exemption, or who choose to not be fully vaccinated, are expected to: advise their patients of their vaccination status in advance of any in-person clinical encounters; andtake all recommended precautions to reduce the risk of transmitting COVID-19, including testing, masking and PPE. The College’s Professional Standards Committee, composed of physicians and public members, will be preparing a Professional Standard clarifying…