Vol. 10, Issue 4, 2014
is the official publication of the College of
Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. The
objective of this magazine is to provide
clear policy direction and review pertinent
legislative and disciplinary information, consult
with the profession on issues of concern, and
provide a forum for discussion and exchange
of information and ideas. This publication does
not accept unsolicited manuscripts.
In This Issue
D ialog u e , V ol . 1 0 , I ss u e 4 , 2 0 1 4
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REGISTRAR
Dr. Rocco Gerace
Director, policy and communications
Louise Verity
senior EDITOR
Jill Hefley
managing EDITOR
Elaine McNinch
associate EDITOR
Kathryn Clarke
art director
Ally Tripkovic
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investigating complaints about physicians
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doctors found to have committed act(s) of
professional misconduct.
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Guardians of Medical Governance
In this issue, we thank the many physicians who contribute to professionally-led
regulation. Hundreds of Ontario physicians – most with busy medical practices
– provide the time to help the College deliver on its mandate of responsible
regulation.
31 Becoming More Transparent
After an external consultation, College Council approved the by-laws to post
criminal findings and certain bail conditions on the public register. We now put
forward more proposed by-laws related to the Transparency Initiative for your
consideration.
42 Supporting, Protecting Patients
C
ouncil unanimously voted to review the sexual abuse provisions in our
governing legislation and examine our own processes to determine whether
changes need to be made to better support and protect patients.
43 Making Professionally-led Regulation Come Alive
Dr. Nicole Didyk, a peer assessor from Kitchener, Ont., told attendees at the
most recent Future Leaders’ Day how becoming involved in medical regulation
made her a better physician.
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51 Meet the New President
Dr. Carol Leet knows she has a very busy year ahead of her - but she is more
than up to the job of President. Read our Q and A with the Brampton pediatrician as she talks about her hopes for the coming year.