M-9, r. 17 - Code of ethics of physicians

Section 32 Disposition versions

2015-01-07

32. A physician who has undertaken an examination, investigation or treatment of a patient must provide the medical follow-up required by the patient’s condition, following his intervention, unless he has ensured that another physician, another professional or another authorized person can do so in his place.

A physician who signs a collective prescription or a prescription to adjust a medication or a medication therapy must ensure that the prescription includes measures for the medical management or follow-up, if required.

O.C. 1213-2002, s. 32; O.C. 1113-2014, s. 6.

2012-09-01

32. A physician who has undertaken an examination, investigation or treatment of a patient must provide the medical follow-up required by the patient’s condition, following his intervention, unless he has ensured that a colleague or other competent professional can do so in his place.

O.C. 1213-2002, s. 32.