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Diagnostic Sonographers

Minister's Question and HPRAC's Approach

The Minister's Question

The Minister has asked HPRAC "with regard to a previous HPRAC report, make recommendations of the currency of, and any additions to, advice provided in relation to the regulation of diagnostic sonographers".

March 26, 2010:

The Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Hon. Deb. Matthews has advised HPRAC that she has revised timelines for the receipt of advice on the regulation of diagnostic sonographers to December 31, 2013.  Watch this site for updates as schedules are revised. 

 HPRAC's Approach

Following a letter from Hon. David Caplan, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care regarding timelines for HPRAC's projects, HPRAC will begin consideration of the request for advice on the regulation of diagnostic sonographers in April 2011, with a report to the Minister expected by March 31, 2012.

When a referral is received from the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, HPRAC determines relevant public interest concerns and questions. HPRAC attempts to understand all perspectives on an issue including those of key health care practitioners, other affected health care professionals, clients and patients, advocates and regulators. 

Each issue proceeds through a multi-stage process where information and responses are requested from and shared with all concerned stakeholders.

Initially, HPRAC will request that the association representing diagnostic sonographers that made the request for consideration of the regulation of a new profession respond within a specified timeline to a detailed questionnaire, including the updating of relevant information previously considered by the Council. The association's submission will be shared with organizations and individuals with an interest in the matter for their comment and additional information.  HPRAC will independently conduct literature, jurisdictional and jurisprudence reviews, and engage in key informant interviews.  Its analysis of the issues will lead to a determination of additional information required, and the appropriate process to be used.  Watch this site for further information.