Ontario may crack down on cosmetic surgery advertising
Patient Safety Monitor: Global Edition, April 15, 2008
Proposed regulatory amendments awaiting approval by the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Ontario would bar general physicians from using the title “surgeon” and limit how they can advertise themselves, according to The Globe and Mail.
Prior to February 2007, an inspection system for cosmetic surgery clinics that are not on hospital grounds didn’t exist. Ontario plastic surgeons, who train for five years for specialized certification, have complained about the term “cosmetic surgeon,” which many general practice physicians used when advertising their cosmetic services even though they haven’t undergone the required training, reports the Globe and Mail. The plastic surgeons say the term is confusing.
The regulations would target physicians who perform facelifts, tummy tucks, and liposuction.
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