Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Recommendation on Malpractice in the Physicians’ Act of 2022

Suzanne Langcauon MD, DFM and the Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Health Policy Analysis Committee

Policy Question

In primary care, how should malpractice be regulated? Should it be by civil or criminal courts, self-regulation by physicians’ organization or a combination?

Methods to Answer the Policy Question

To answer the research question, the Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Health Policy Analysis Committee conducted a literature search using the terms “primary careâ€� AND “malpracticeâ€� AND (regulation OR administration). The committee also conducted discussion of the available summary of evidence to develop its recommendations. Below are excerpts from the reviewed evidence.