College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
300–669 Howe Street
Vancouver BC V6C 0B4
www.cpsbc.ca
Telephone: 604-733-7758
Toll Free: 1-800-461-3008 (in BC)
Fax: 604-733-3503
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Complaint Form
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Complete this form (and, if applicable, the Authorization for Representation form)
2. Ensure all signatures are authorized and additional documentation is provided
3. Mail the completed form to the College’s complaints department
The College reviews all complaints about physicians and/or surgeons licensed to practise medicine in British Columbia. All
complaints are treated in the same manner and assessed through the same review process.
All complaints are reviewed in the order they are received. Please be aware that the review process is detailed and can be
lengthy, depending on the circumstances. The length of time required for resolution will also vary. Once the College has
received your complaint, you will be notified through mail. This letter will contain contact information of the College staff
member responsible for your file. If at any time you would like an update on your complaint, please call this staff member
with your file number ready.
Before completing this form, please consider that the College is not able to:
• provide diagnoses or treatment recommendations, or direct the specifics of patient care
• direct or influence the payment of financial compensation to complainants
• adjudicate complaints without offering the physician(s) the opportunity to respond
• assist with concerns or complaints about hospitals, or other health-care providers such as nurses, pharmacists,
dentists, optometrists, psychologists, chiropractors, naturopaths, or any other health professional who is not a
registered physician or surgeon—these should be directed to the appropriate organization or regulatory authority
• contact the police on behalf of the complainant where illegal activities are suspected without the complainant’s
specific consent
CHECKLIST
Have you completed the following?
included the full name(s) and address(es) of the physician(s) involved
described the complaint in as much detail as possible
enclosed copies of documents that may support this complaint
provided your name and a telephone number where you can be reached during the day
signed and dated Authorization for Representation form, if applicable
signed and dated the Confirmation box (page 2)
checked that all five pages of this form are filled in and any separate sheets are attached
SUBMISSION
When you have completed this form, please send it by:
MAIL Complaints Department
College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC
300–669 Howe Street
Vancouver BC V6C 0B4
FAX 604-733-3503
If you would like more information about the College’s complaints process, please visit www.cpsbc.ca or phone
604-733-7758 or 1-800-461-3008 (toll-free in BC).
Thank you for taking the time to complete this form.