The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia serves the public by regulating the province's medical profession in accordance with the Nova Scotia Medical Act and its regulations. All physicians in Nova Scotia must be licensed by the College in order to practise medicine in the province. The duties of the College include: - licensing qualified and competent physicians to practise medicine; - investigating and resolving physician-related complaints on behalf of the public; - monitoring and maintaining standards of practice through peer assessment; and - developing policies and guidelines to support high standards of medical practice and ethical conduct.