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Do other provinces in Canada have an organization like CPSA that oversees patient safety?

Posted October 21, 2024

Yes! All provinces and territories in Canada have an organization similar to CPSA that oversees patient safety by regulating the practice of medicine.

These organizations, commonly referred to as Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons, are responsible for licensing physicians, setting practice standards, and enforcing disciplinary measures to ensure that doctors maintain a high standard of care.