Resources for Physicians
National Opioid Guideline
Evidence-based guidelines for primary-care and specialist physicians. Link to: National Opioid Guideline
Response to Health Emergencies
The College policy, Physicians and Health Emergencies, sets out expectations of physicians during health emergencies, including pandemics; links to up-to-date information. View here
Boundaries Self-Assessment Tool
A self-assessment that physicians can use to assess their awareness of boundaries and identify the early warning signs of boundary crossings and violations. Link to: Boundaries Self-Assessment Tool
Educational Courses Offered at the College
Courses designed to help physicians in their medical practices providing participants with practical advice and hands-on exercises in a small group workshop setting. Link to: Educational Courses Offered at the College
Family Practice Review
The Comprehensive Family Practice Review (CFPR) is of particular interest to physicians intending to re-enter or change their scope of practice, physicians who are new to family practice in Ontario, as well as physicians who are looking for a comprehensive update in contemporary primary care practice. Link to: Comprehensive Family Practice Review
Personal Record of Training in Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures
This interactive form is provided to help you track and document your training in non-surgical cosmetic procedures. Physicians being assessed by the College may be asked to submit this form. Link to: Personal Record of Training in Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures
For information about the College’s expectations for physicians who wish to add non-surgical cosmetics procedures to their practice, see: Performing Non-Surgical Cosmetics Procedures
Physician Advisory Service
A forum for physicians to discuss any concern or ask questions regarding your practice. Link to: Physician Advisory Service
Physician Online Toolkit
Links to help physicians access online educational resources, such as CPGs; research tools, journals and periodicals; medical research engines; provincial, national and international resources. Link to: Physician Online Toolkit
Practice Partner
College resources of special interest for members including articles originally published in Dialogue from Practice Partner, providing communication, practice and patient safety tips. Link to: Practice Partner