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Reporting Sexual Abuse – Do You Think Your Doctor Crossed the Line?

If your doctor has made you feel uncomfortable, you can make a complaint to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).

The CPSO is the regulatory body for medical doctors in Ontario. They investigate complaints, including those of a sexual nature that may involve:

• Privacy and respect;
• Inappropriate comments or gestures;
• Unnecessary or improper physical examinations; and
• Sexual contact or assault.

It can be difficult to talk about these types of experiences. These information sheets explain what you can expect during the complaint process.