Practice standards and professional guidelines
CPSBC develops practice standards and professional guidelines to assist physicians and surgeons in meeting high standards of medical practice and conduct. The topics addressed focus on specific issues that are relevant to the practice of medicine.
Licensees are encouraged to become familiar with these documents and review them regularly as they are routinely updated over time.
Practice standards
A practice standard reflects the minimum standard of professional behaviour and ethical conduct on a specific topic or issue expected by CPSBC of all physicians and surgeons in British Columbia.
Standards also reflect relevant legal requirements and are enforceable under the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) and the CPSBC Bylaws under the HPOA.
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