Preventing and Addressing Sexual Abuse of Patients April 2015 | Page 10

Implementation of task force recommendations The following provides an overview of previous recommendations made in the 1991 Task Force Report; 2000 Task Force Report; and/or Health Professions Regulatory Advisory Council Report; along with the current policies/practices the College has implemented to address them. 1. EDUCATION Past Recommendations: •  ducation regarding sexual abuse and boundary issues should be provided at E all levels, including undergraduates, interns, residents, fellows, faculty, practising physicians and foreign trained medical graduates. •  his should include, for example, education regarding the nature of T the physician-patient relationship, the prevention of sexual abuse, and responsibilities of members to respond to sexual abuse. Rationale: The medical profession does not receive enough education/training regarding sexual abuse and boundary issues; the medical profession must recognize and understand sexual abuse and boundary issues so they can prevent sexual abuse and appropriately respond when it occurs. ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COLLEGE: •S   ince 2001, the College has partnered with Western University to develop and deliver a course on boundaries. The Understanding Boundaries and Managing the Risks Inherent in the Doctor-Patient Relationship course is offered to physicians. Measures taken by the CPSO 10