Once you decide to close your medical practice, there are some important steps you need to take.

Your responsibilities to patients

• You need to make a plan for the transfer of patient care.
• You need to decide where your medical records will be stored.
• You need to tell your patients and staff that you plan to close your practice.

Your responsibility to the College

• Fill out the Practice Closure and/or Discontinuance of Licence Form (PDF)
• Send your completed form to registration@cpsns.ns.ca or fax it to 902-422-5035

Standards and guidelines for practice closure

Many organizations, including ours, have standards and guidelines you must follow when you decide to close your practice.

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia

• Guidelines on Responsibilities when Permanently or Temporarily Closing a Medical Practice
• Professional Standard Regarding Medical Records

Doctors Nova Scotia

• Business of Medicine: A Guide to Closing Your Medical Practice

Canadian Medical Protective Association

• Closing or leaving a practice: Tips for primary care physicians
• A matter of records: Retention and transfer of clinical records

We are here to help. Call 902-422-5823 or toll-free 1-877-282-7767.