The recently approved new policy “Responsibility for a Medical Practice”, confirms that physicians are accountable for their own medical practice, including the patient care provided and billing for insured services.  In addition, it establishes expectations for physicians in multi-physician clinics.  READ MORE

At its January 2022 meeting, the Council approved a new guideline on end of life care. Providing appropriate care in end of life situations can be a very significant challenge for physicians.  The new guideline, among other, assists physicians when they are deciding whether to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment on the basis that the treatment is futile.   READ MORE

The Medical Practice Coverage policy has now been in force for nearly one year.  At its upcoming March 2022 meeting, the College Council will consider whether or not to institute any form of proactive enforcement to ensure physicians/clinics have implemented the expectations in the policy. What do physicians need to do to be compliant?  READ MORE