After a lengthy process spanning over two years, the disciplinary process against Dr. Manivasan Moodley is now complete. The Hearing Committee issued its decision regarding the sanction and costs arising from its findings of professional misconduct against Dr. Manivasan Moodley. The findings of professional misconduct are set out in the Hearing Committee’s decision dated November 23, 2020. The Hearing Committee is an independent [...]
It continues to be an extraordinary time for medicine in the province as we navigate our way out of the third wave of COVID-19. The College continues to respond in a timely manner with: Licensing of residents who volunteer for deployment as part of the COVID-19 response. These licensing decisions are expedited and without fee.Emergency licensure of retired or visiting physicians for deployment in the pandemic response are also expedited and without fees.
There is a marked increase in virtual medicine provoked largely by COVID-19 and the availability of government financial support for virtual visits. Virtual care has many advantages for patients and physicians but is not without its challenges. The College’s Professional Standard Regarding Virtual Care was passed by Council at its May meeting. The standard instructs physicians that when offering virtual care to patients only in conjunction with in-person care, not as an absolute alternative to in-person care. As well, physicians must coordinate their clinical schedules so that patients have reasonable access to [...]
Council Update The College Council composed of physicians and public representatives met virtually on May 28th. The Council approved the following professional standard: Professional Standards Regarding Virtual Care The Council also welcomed Dr. Mary-Lynn Watson as a new member from District 5 and recognized the tremendous service of Dr. John Ross as his term on Council came to a close.
We wish to express our appreciation to all physicians who have been deployed by Nova Scotia Health or IWK to contribute to the pandemic response in ways outside their normal scope of practice. As the province moves through the third wave of the pandemic, physicians have continued to demonstrate leadership in their commitment to providing care. These continue to be stressful times, with physicians raising their hands to help wherever needed. We wish to reassure physicians the College will not hold deployed physicians to practice within a scope strictly consistent with recent training and experience.
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