Physician Co-operation with the College

Professional Standard Regarding Physician Co-operation with the College

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.

Recommended Reading

Canadian Medical Association

• CMA Code of Ethics and Professionalism

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia

• Professional Standards Regarding Temporarily or Permanently Closing a Medical Practice
• Guidelines for Retiring Physicians Regarding Licensing and Notification
• Nova Scotia Medical Act (Section 23)