for your information
We want your feedback
The College is asking for your feedback on two draft policies and on several proposed fee increases .
Accepting New Patients
The draft policy sets out physicians ’ professional and legal obligations when accepting new patients . The policy emphasizes that physicians must accept new patients in a manner that is fair , transparent , and respectful of the rights , autonomy , dignity and diversity of all prospective patients . Read the full draft at www . cpso . on . ca and submit your comments to the discussion forum and complete a brief online survey .
You can also send your comments via email at acceptingpatients @ cpso . on . ca or mail your comments to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario , 80 College Street , Toronto , Ontario , M5G 2E2 . Attention : Policy .
Ending the Physician-Patient Relationship
The draft policy sets out expectations for physicians who end the physician-patient relationship for any reason other than the physician ’ s retirement , relocation , leave of absence , or as a result of disciplinary action by the College . Read the full draft at www . cpso . on . ca and submit your comments to the discussion forum and complete a brief online survey .
You can also send your comments via email at endingtherelationship @ cpso . on . ca or mail your comments to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario , 80 College Street , Toronto , Ontario , M5G 2E2 . Attention : Policy .
Proposed Fee Increases
The College is seeking feedback on a draft amendment to the Fees and Remuneration By-Law that , if passed , would increase some fees for 2017 .
After reviewing the proposed budget for 2017 , Council has recommended a $ 30 fee increase for renewal of the Certificate of Registration . This increase would bring the fee that a physician pays to renew an independent practice Certificate of Registration from $ 1,595 to $ 1,625 .
In addition to the annual membership fee increase , the College is also proposing increasing the Certificate of Professional Conduct fee from $ 50 to $ 75 ( this fee has not been increased since 2008 ), increasing the fee for an application for a Certificate of Registration for a post-graduate licence from 10 % of the membership fee to 25 %, and increasing the fee for an application for a Certificate of Registration for an independent practice from 50 % of the membership fee to 60 %. We are also consulting on a new expedited review service fee .
Visit our consultation page and submit your comments at www . cpso . on . ca
Or email us at feeincrease @ cpso . on . ca or mail your comments to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario , 80 College Street , Toronto , Ontario , M5G 2E2 . Attention : Fee Increase .
Please provide your feedback by February 10 , 2017 . www . cpso . on . ca
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