The majority of complaints are non-disciplinary in nature. Possible outcomes include:
- No further action to be taken with respect to the complaint.
- Provide advice to the physician.
- Provide a Counsel to the physician, which is formal advice to the physician on how to improve their practice.
- Provide a Caution to the physician, which is an expression of dissatisfaction and a forewarning that if the conduct recurs, disciplinary action may be considered.
- Provide a Censure to the physician, which is an expression of strong disapproval or harsh criticism.
- Order the physician to take a course.
For extremely significant complaints, which are disciplinary in nature, outcomes may include a reprimand, payment of a fine, suspension, or even revocation of a licence.
