New College Standard Approved

The following professional standard was approved by the College’s governing Council composed of physicians and public members:

The standard was developed in response to requests from physicians for the need for clear guidance regarding responsibilities concerning post-surgical care. The standard acknowledges the importance of clear communication as follows:

The delivery of post-surgical care must put the needs of the patient first. Furthermore, the responsibility for post-operative care of patients must be clear to the patient and the medical team. It has long been a source of tension and uncertainty within medicine, generating friction between physicians performing an operation or procedure, primary care providers, and emergency departments. As a result of uncertainty and inconsistent practice, patients are often confused as to who is responsible for their post-operative care

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