Physician Guidelines and Policies

If you have specific questions about the College’s physician guidelines and policies, please contact: Bruce Thorne, Director of Policy and Communications: 902-421-2212 or Dr. Gus Grant, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer: 902-421-2204

Please note: In addition to the physician guidelines and policies below, the College also maintains a list of recommended readings for Nova Scotia physicians. The College’s Policy and Standards Committee recommends these readings for physicians who may be facing ethical questions not addressed in its physician guidelines and policies. The readings are supplied for information purposes only and have not been specifically endorsed by the College.

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Block Billing Policy Dec 22, 1995
Canadian Medical Association Code of Ethics (CMA document endorsed by CPSNS) Jul 01, 2005
Guidelines for Medical-Legal Reports Dec 05, 2008
Guidelines for Retiring Physicians Regarding Licensing and Notification Mar 27, 2009
Guidelines for the Provision of Telemedicine Services Oct 14, 2011
Guidelines for the Use of Controlled Substances in the Treatment of Pain Dec 09, 2011
Guidelines for Third-Party Examinations and Reports May 28, 2010
Guidelines on Advertising and Public Communications by Physicians Dec 10, 2010
Guidelines on Authorizing the Use of Marijuana for Medical Purposes Oct 12, 2012
Guidelines on Health Emergencies and the Physician Mar 27, 2009
Guidelines on Responsibilities When Closing a Medical Practice Mar 27, 2009
Guidelines on the Provision of Care by Physicians after Hours or During Short-Term Absences Mar 22, 2013
Guidelines Regarding “One Problem per Visit” Policies Mar 22, 2013
Guidelines Regarding Conflict of Interest Mar 22, 2013
Guidelines Regarding Reporting Requirements for Nova Scotia Physicians Dec 09, 2011
Guidelines Regarding the Sale of Products and Services to Patients May 27, 2011
Methadone Maintenance Treatment Handbook May 25, 2012
Physicians and the Pharmaceutical Industry (CMA document endorsed by CPSNS) Oct 12, 2008
Policy and Guidelines Regarding Informed Patient Consent to Treatment Dec 14, 2012
Policy on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide (CMA document endorsed by CPSNS) Oct 03, 2009
Policy on Physician Obligations Regarding Certification of Death Mar 25, 2011
Policy on Qualifications Required to Perform Certain Cosmetic Procedures in Nova Scotia Dec 04, 2009
Policy on Treating Self and Family Members Mar 25, 2011
Policy on Withdrawal of Physician Services During Job Actions Dec 14, 2012
Policy Regarding Accepting New Patients Oct 14, 2011
Policy Regarding Care Directives in Aesthetic Medicine Mar 22, 2013
Policy regarding care of patients who have received treatment outside Canada Mar 25, 2011
Policy Regarding Female Genital Mutilation Oct 12, 2012
Policy Regarding Obstetrical Ultrasound for Non-Medical Reasons Mar 22, 2013
Policy Regarding Physician Co-operation with the College Oct 16, 2009
Policy Regarding Sexual Misconduct in the Physician-Patient Relationship Dec 10, 2010