Services And Benefits For Physicians
The "For Physicians" section offers various services and benefits to members.
Wellness Support Line
Mental health support and counselling for physicians, medical students and their immediate families during the Covid-19 pandemic
Physician Health Program
Confidential support for physicians who are struggling with substance use and mental health concerns, as well as with other problematic behaviours. It also offers assistance and education to physician leaders, hospitals, and other worksites, as well as to anyone else who is concerned about a loved one or colleague.
Physician And Family Support Program
Provides confidential support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues to physicians, their dependents and anyone living in their household.
Physician Health Program
Provides assistance to physicians, medical learners, and their families who may be struggling with various issues (mental health, substance use, relationships, etc.). It offers assessment and treatment, education, counselling and coaching, monitoring, and advocacy to help physicians engage in effective medical practice.
Professional Support Program
Provides confidential peer-to-peer support for members and their families who are dealing with personal or professional problems. Can also be accessed by Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association and Nova Scotia Dental Association members and their families as well as dental and veterinary students, and veterinary assistants.
Health Care Worker Assist Program
A self-referral program for community and health workers that offers quick access to confidential mental health and wellbeing supports.
Professional Sabbatical
A professional leave of absence seen as a development experience meant to foster growth and revitalize careers.
Policy and Procedures On The Accomodation of Mental Illness
This document outlines the accommodation process and provides guidance to help managers and supervisors take proactive steps to ensure employees with mental illness are offered appropriate supports.
The Six Pillars of Community Health Workers
These Six Pillars were developed to communicate clearly and succinctly who community health workers (CHWs) are, what they do, and their capacity and needs for sustainability. They aim to confront strategies, policies and programs that often do not respect, protect or authentically partner with them.
Debunking regulatory myths
This series provides physicians and their care teams with resources to reduce guesswork and administrative burdens so the focus can be on streamlining clinical workflow processes, improving patient outcomes and increasing physician satisfaction. It aims to help them understand medical regulatory requirements.

