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If you’re concerned with the treatment provided by a doctor or about a doctor’s conduct, there are steps you can take. Learn how to make a complaint about a doctor.
If you’re concerned with the treatment provided by a doctor or about a doctor’s conduct, there are steps you can take. Learn how to make a complaint about a doctor.


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#If your concerns involve communication or the treatment received, '''talk to the doctor''' about the problem to see if you can work it out.   
#If your concerns involve communication or the treatment received, '''talk to the doctor''' about the problem to see if you can work it out.   
#If you are concerned with the doctor’s conduct or the treatment received, you can '''make a complaint''' to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC, the body that licenses doctors in British Columbia. We explain the steps involved shortly.  
#If you are concerned with the doctor’s conduct or the treatment received, you can '''make a complaint''' to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC, the body that licenses doctors in British Columbia. We explain the steps involved shortly.  
#If you think the doctor has broken a criminal law, you can '''contact the police''' or a lawyer. Our information on [[Charging Someone with a Criminal Offense (Script 215)|charging someone with a criminal offence (no. 215)]] explains the process.
#If you think the doctor has broken a criminal law, you can '''contact the police''' or a lawyer. Our information on [[Charging Someone with a Criminal Offence (No. 215)|charging someone with a criminal offence (no. 215)]] explains the process.
#If a doctor has harmed you and you want compensation, you can '''sue the doctor for damages'''. Our information on [[Medical Malpractice (Script 420)|medical malpractice (no. 420)]] describes what’s involved.
#If a doctor has harmed you and you want compensation, you can '''sue the doctor for damages'''. Our information on [[Medical Malpractice (No. 420)|medical malpractice (no. 420)]] describes what’s involved.


===Pursuing multiple options at the same time===
===Pursuing multiple options at the same time===
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A '''disciplinary hearing''' is a formal process with lawyers for the College, lawyers for the doctor, and evidence provided by witnesses under oath. After the evidence is presented, a committee of the College makes a decision about the doctor’s conduct. If they penalize the doctor, they can issue a reprimand or a fine, limit the doctor’s practice, suspend the doctor, or prohibit the doctor from practising medicine.  
A '''disciplinary hearing''' is a formal process with lawyers for the College, lawyers for the doctor, and evidence provided by witnesses under oath. After the evidence is presented, a committee of the College makes a decision about the doctor’s conduct. If they penalize the doctor, they can issue a reprimand or a fine, limit the doctor’s practice, suspend the doctor, or prohibit the doctor from practising medicine.  


The College cannot pay any money to the complainant or order a doctor to pay any money to the complainant. (If you want compensation from a doctor, you can sue for damages; see our information on [[Medical Malpractice (Script 420)|medical malpractice, no. 420]].)
The College cannot pay any money to the complainant or order a doctor to pay any money to the complainant. (If you want compensation from a doctor, you can sue for damages; see our information on [[Medical Malpractice (No. 420)|medical malpractice, no. 420]].)


===Step 4. Apply for a review of the decision===  
===Step 4. Apply for a review of the decision===  
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[updated June 2018]
'''The above was last reviewed for legal accuracy by Michelle Stimac, College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.'''


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