Undertakings (Voluntary Physician Agreements with the College)

     Some physicians experience personal problems (such as financial, chemical/alcohol use, gambling, stress and isolation, sexual/psychological harassment) which may place patients at risk.  Some physicians in these situations make a voluntary undertaking with the College to address the problem.  In some cases, physicians participate in a physician support and assistance program called “Physicians At Risk” for physicians in Manitoba administered by the Manitoba Medical Association.  Physicians who participate in the program may enter into specific therapies to address their problem.  They may sign agreements with the College to limit or temporarily cease practice.  Disclosure may be anti-therapeutic and the circumstances of these physicians will not be identified or disclosed.