Difficult relationship with a physician

Nova Scotia residents experiencing a difficult relationship with a physician may want to consider contacting Doctors Nova Scotia’s manager of physician and patient relations.

Through discussing the issue the patient may be provided with options on how to improve the relationship or, if necessary, how to find a new physician.

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia is the professional body responsible for regulating the province’s medical profession.

The college, through www.cpsns.ns.ca, offers information for patients regarding:

• Common questions about doctors
• Non-insured services
• Prescriptions
• Medical records
• Negligence
• Professional misconduct
• Complaints process