Professional standard regarding physician co-operation with the College

Approved

March 27, 2020

Preamble

Self-regulation is a privilege of the medical profession which comes with responsibilities.

This standard sets out the mandatory responsibilities of physicians that pertain to cooperation with the College.

Physicians must:

  1. Complete the annual license renewal form accurately and honestly;
  2. Promptly inform the College of a change of address or changes to other contact information;
  3. Promptly notify the College of any change in practice status including retirement;
  4. Inform the College of the location of stored or transferred medical records upon practice closure, relocation or retirement;
  5. Cooperate with the requirements of the Physician Peer Review Nova Scotia Program to maintain high standards of practice; and
  6. Cooperate with any requirements of an investigation or hearing committee dealing with a practice complaint.

Resources

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia

Canadian Medical Association

Document history

Approved by Council:October 16, 2009, March 21, 2014, March 27, 2020
Review date:2023
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