College Welcomes Greater Oversight

Legislation will allow College to better protect the public

TORONTO - The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario welcomes the passage of new legislation that gives regulatory colleges regulation-making powers regarding the observation of members in out-of-hospital facilities and clarifies other investigative powers and duties.

The College initiated a plan to improve the oversight of cosmetic surgery in April 2007 and has strongly advocated for legislative changes to ensure effective regulation of non-hospital facilities in which invasive procedures are performed.

"It is absolutely critical that the College have the tools it needs to ensure that doctors, taking care of patients in Ontario, have the skills and knowledge to do so safely and effectively," said College President Dr. Rayudu Koka. "And, the public expects that a fundamental part of being a regulated health professional includes that kind of oversight."

The regulations regarding the inspection of out-of-hospital facilities that are made possible by Bill 141 are in the process of being drafted.