Professional Standards and Guidelines Regarding Sexual Misconduct by Physicians This document sets out both standards and guidelines approved by the Council of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia. A standard reflects the minimum professional and ethical behaviour, conduct or practice expected by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia. Physicians licensed with the College are required to be familiar with and comply with the College standards. &[...]
Professional Standards Regarding Conscientious Objection Preamble This document gives directions to physicians regarding conflicts of conscience which may arise from the physician’s belief structure or religion. This document applies to all situations in which physicians are caring for patients, including, but not limited to, Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), immunization, reproductive care and gender affirming care.
Professional Standards and Guidelines Regarding Caring for Legacy Patients Preamble In this document, legacy patients are defined as those whose care is taken over by a physician after treatment was initiated by another provider. The purpose of this document is to guide physicians on the challenges of caring for legacy patients. Physicians must both manage the expectations of legacy patients and independently assess the risk and benefit of their existing treatment plan. These challenges are particularly difficult when involving medication regimes that do not conform to current best practice standards or guidelines. Professional [...]
Professional Standard and Guidelines Regarding Informed Patient Consent to Treatment Professional Standard Fundamental requirements for valid consent include: It must be voluntary; It must be given by a patient who has capacity; It must be specific as to the treatment; and It must be informed. Physicians must ensure that consent is obtained from patients before performing an examination or treatment, except where specifically permitted by law.1 The College recognizes that further aspects of consent are dynamic and subject to change. It is the responsibility of physicians to keep current with the state of the law on consent. [...]
Professional Standard and Guidelines for Ending the Physician-Patient Relationship Preamble The physician-patient relationship is unique and depends upon trust and confidence between the parties for the provision of care. Physicians are entitled to end the physician-patient relationship under certain circumstances. Each situation is ultimately fact-specific. Physicians are expected to apply good clinical judgment and compassion in each case to determine the most appropriate course of action. The document intends to clarify what is expected of physicians when ending a physician-patient relationship in circumstances other than the physicians’ retirement, relocation, leave of absence or disciplinary action. Physicians are required to abide by all relevant Human Rights legislation. Principles Physicians have [...]
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