TRAnsparency
Discipline. Cases that go before the Discipline
Committee are already made public.
Q&A
Given that this proposal seeks to make cautionsin-person public, the intended audience is confusing. Is it for the physician to be more cautious in
his/her practice? Or is it for the public to consider
avoiding this physician?
The primary audience for the caution itself is the doctor. A caution-in-person is used when the Inquiries,
Complaints and Reports Committee (ICRC) has a
significant concern about conduct or practice that can
have a direct impact on patient care, safety or the public
interest if it is not addressed.
The primary purpose for posting the fact of a cautionin-person, however, is to provide more information to
the public. This information is intended to enhance the
ability of members of the public to make decisions about
their health care and to allow the College to continue
demonstrating the accountability and effectiveness of
medical regulation.
Why should members of the public have to decide who is a problematic physician or not?
The College’s mandate is to protect the public interest
and it is a responsibility that we take very seriously. In
all instances, the public must be assured that in instances of significant risk, we will take the appropriate
action. For example, if serious concerns come to light,
we will take steps to restrict a physician’s practice or
refer a physician to the Discipline Committee.
But we also believe that the public needs acc \