Completing Patient Forms
The College views the accurate and timely completion of necessary patient forms as a vital component of quality patient care.
Registrants are encouraged to establish and follow a consistent process for completing these forms. Patients should be informed in advance about the following:
- Fees for completion of forms (when the service is not covered by insurance). These fees should be reasonable (taking into account the patient’s ability to pay), consistent, and reflective of the time required to complete the form. For detailed guidance on physicians billing for uninsured services, please refer to the Medical Society’s Physician’s Guide to Uninsured Services. Please note that the College does not regulate or set fees for non- insured services.
- Turnaround time: Patients should be advised of the expected timeframe for completion. Registrants are expected to use their judgment and accommodate urgent requests when appropriate.
The registrant’s role in completing third-party forms is to provide facts and not opinions.
The registrant must provide accurate objective information on physical and/or psychological impairments, abilities, limitations, restrictions, time frames and prognosis.
Registrants should fill out forms completely and be factual about the relationship with the patient and duration of care.
Consent from the patient must be documented.
Document History
Approval Date: October 21, 2025