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All licensed physicians and surgeons who can practice in British Columbia must register with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC). As of August 31, 2020, the CPSBC amalgamated with the College of Podiatric Surgeons. Both are now considered under CPSBC. The CPSBC also amended their Bylaws to reflect these changes. You may see more information about the amalgamation here: | All licensed physicians and surgeons who can practice in British Columbia must register with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC). As of August 31, 2020, the CPSBC amalgamated with the College of Podiatric Surgeons. Both are now considered under CPSBC. The CPSBC also amended their Bylaws to reflect these changes. You may see more information about the amalgamation here: https://www.cpsbc.ca/news/amalgamation-college-podiatric-surgeons-british-columbia | ||
If you wish to file a complaint against your doctor, there are four options: | If you wish to file a complaint against your doctor, there are four options: | ||
#Talk to your doctor | |||
#File a complaint with the CPSBC | #Talk to your doctor; | ||
#Speak to a lawyer or the police for advice if you believe your doctor has violated a criminal law | #File a complaint with the CPSBC; | ||
#Speak to a lawyer for advice about suing the doctor (i.e., medical malpractice) | #Speak to a lawyer or the police for advice if you believe your doctor has violated a criminal law ; | ||
#Speak to a lawyer for advice about suing the doctor (i.e., medical malpractice). | |||
Even if you file a complaint with the College, you are still able to take steps 3, 4, or both. There is no specific time frame in which to file a complaint; however, the sooner it is filed, the easier it will be to investigate. | Even if you file a complaint with the College, you are still able to take steps 3, 4, or both. There is no specific time frame in which to file a complaint; however, the sooner it is filed, the easier it will be to investigate. | ||
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| online = complaints@cpsbc.ca | | online = complaints@cpsbc.ca | ||
| address = | | address = 300–669 Howe Street <br /> Vancouver BC V6C 0B4 <br /> | ||
| phone = 604-733-3503 (fax) | | phone = 604-733-3503 (fax) | ||
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'''College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia'''<BR> | '''College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia'''<BR> | ||
https://www.cpsbc.ca/for-public/file-complaint | https://www.cpsbc.ca/for-public/file-complaint | ||
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