Professional Standards Regarding Advertising and Public Communications by Podiatrists Preamble Canadian law recognizes advertising by professionals as protected free speech, with such advertising to be regulated to maintain a high standard of professionalism. Professional Standard(s) 1. Podiatrists must ensure that any [...]
Professional Standards Regarding Conflict of Interest for Podiatrists Preamble A conflict of interest exists whenever a reasonable person could perceive that a podiatrist’s personal interest is at odds with the podiatrist’s professional responsibilities. Conflict of interest can be actual or perceived, provided the perception is reasonable. At all times the onus is on the podiatrist to demonstrate that the patient’s interests have been [...]
Professional Standards Regarding Interest or Ownership in a Facility or Enterprise for Podiatrists Preamble This document deals with specific conflicts of interest that may arise when a podiatrist has financial interest or ownership in a facility or business. This document sets out responsibilities in addition to those set out in the College’s Professional Standards Regarding Conflict of Interest for Podiatrists.
Professional Standards Regarding Podiatrist Participation in Continuing Professional Development Preamble The primary purpose of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities is to address the educational needs of podiatrists in order to improve the health care provided to patients. The interests of industry always include a profit motive, which may influence the delivery of CPD. This standard identifies the responsibilities of podiatrists involved in organizing, presenting, or attending [...]
Professional Standards Regarding the Sale of Products and Services to Patients by Podiatrists Preamble The sale of products or services by podiatrists to patients gives rise to potential ethical problems. The College endorses the Canadian Medical Association Code of Ethics, as it relates to the sale of products or services by physicians to patients. This [...]
Professional Standards Regarding Commercial and Ethical Aspects of Research for Podiatrists Preamble The College seeks to ensure that all medical research conducted by podiatrists is safe for patients and conducted with appropriate ethical rigour. The College endorses the medical research approval policies of the Nova Scotia Health Authority Research and Ethics Board, the IWK Health Sciences Centre, and the Dalhousie University Health Sciences Research Ethics Board.
Professional Standards Regarding Billing for Podiatrists Preamble The College endorses the Canadian Medical Association Code of Ethics, which recognizes that physicians must not exploit patients and must use healthcare resources prudently. The College has identified that podiatrists must also adhere to this directive. Podiatrists provide publicly uninsured services (private medicine).
Preamble The purpose and duties of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (the College) are: To serve and protect the public interest in the practice of medicine, and To preserve the integrity of medical professions and maintain confidence of the public and the professions in the ability of the College to regulate the practice of medicine.
Professional Standards Regarding Advertising and Public Communications by Physicians Preamble Canadian law recognizes advertising by professionals as protected free speech, with such advertising to be regulated to maintain a high standard of professionalism. Professional Standard(s) Physicians must ensure that any public communication is compatible with the best interests of the public and upholds the reputation of the medical profession. Regardless of the medium, all communication by physicians with the public must not be misleading or deceptive. Advertising Specifically, any communication by physicians with the public must not: claim or imply any superiority of [...]
Professional Standards Regarding Commercial and Ethical Aspects of Research Preamble The College seeks to ensure that all medical research conducted by physicians is safe for patients and conducted with appropriate ethical rigour. The College endorses the medical research approval policies of the Nova Scotia Health Authority Research and Ethics Board, the IWK Health Sciences Centre and the Dalhousie University Health Sciences Research Ethics Board. Professional Standards Physicians must only participate in medical research approved by the: Nova Scotia Health Authority Research Ethics Board; IWK Research Ethics [...]
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