Introduction
Ontario is under a state of emergency in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic. Can regulated health professionals provide
services remotely during the state of emergency? Our answer is yes.
But we understand there is some confusion in the sector about this
issue. The purpose of this bulletin is to clarify the issue and
provide some guidance to regulators of health professionals whose
members are providing services remotely during the emergency.
Conclusion
A regulated health professional's place of business
may stay open for urgent care and these businesses may also operate
online, by telephone or through other remote means during the state
of emergency.
Discussion
