Practice standards and professional guidelines
The College develops practice standards, professional guidelines and legislative guidance 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.
Registrants are encouraged to become familiar with these documents and review them regularly as they are routinely updated over time.
Legislative guidance
Legislative guidance provides physicians and surgeons with assistance in navigating legislation applicable to medical practice.
These documents are meant to be used as a helpful resource and should be read in conjunction with the legislation they refer to.
Looking for more information on duty to report? Refer to the duty to report guide.
The legislation that provides a common regulatory framework for health professions in BC
The College Bylaws under the Health Professions Act
Additional resources to help patients understand regulation of medical practice in BC