MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
The best path
forward is working
with government
and other partners
to build on and
improve the
existing legislative
and regulatory
system
tions for and appropriate technique
for conducting breast and pelvic
examinations.
We simply do not believe that the
creation of a new agency will result
in a better experience for patients or
in better outcomes for the public.
Instead, we believe that the best path
forward is working with government
and other partners to build on and
improve the existing legislative and
regulatory system to ensure patients
are protected from sexual abuse by
physicians.
There are several task force recommendations where the College’s position is to “support in principle”. In
these instances, the objective of the
We welcome your
feedback on any issue
raised in Dialogue.
We reserve the right to edit letters
for length and clarity.
task force’s recommendation is consistent with the College’s objectives
regarding the issue of sexual abuse,
but the College doesn’t believe the
mechanism proposed by the Task
Force is the best way to achieve the
objective.
We will continue to review the
Minister’s Task Force report carefully
and we will work with government
and our partners to build on and
improve the existing legislative and
regulatory system to ensure patient
protection.
Please send letters to:
Elaine McNinch,
Managing Editor
Mailing address:
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
80 College St, Toronto, ON, M5G 2E2
Fax: (416) 961-8035 Email: [email protected]
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