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Jeffrey P Reiss¹, Sarah Jarmain², Kamini Vasudev³

¹1 Professor and Interim Chair/Chief, Department of Psychiatry, Western University and London Hospitals, London, Ontario.

Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie

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Summary

This Canadian Psychiatric Association position paper on professional standards was revised in 2016. It outlines updated guidelines for psychiatric practice in Canada.

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Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Professional Standards
Medical Ethics

Background:

The Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) initially published a position paper on professional standards in 1994.
This paper has undergone significant revision to reflect current practices and ethical considerations.

Purpose of the Study:

To present an updated position paper on professional standards for psychiatric practice.
To provide guidance for psychiatrists on ethical and professional conduct.

Main Methods:

The Professional Standards and Practice Committee of the CPA substantially revised the original position paper.
The revised paper was approved by the CPA's Board of Directors on August 31, 2016.

Main Results:

The paper reflects updated professional standards and practices in Canadian psychiatry.
It serves as a current guideline for the profession.

Conclusions:

The revised position paper offers contemporary guidance for Canadian psychiatrists.
Adherence to these standards ensures ethical and high-quality patient care.