Are you looking to switch healthcare providers or visit someone new for the first time? With so much ubiquitous information available online, you might be unsure where to start your search for reliable and trustworthy sources. That’s where Ontario Health Regulators can help. Every Ontario health regulator offers an online tool called the “public register” […]

When was the last time you thought about whether your doctor, massage therapist, optometrist or dentist was actually allowed to use their professional title? For many, it’s not a thought that crosses their mind often. One only needs to do a quick Google search to see examples of people posing as health professionals when they […]

We all do it or have done it before – searched online if we’ve developed a symptom or injury we’ve never experienced before. Sometimes your search leaves you more confused and you come up with more questions than when you started. It can sometimes feel like you’re suffering from information overload, or TMI. This explosion […]

How do you know if you’re receiving competent, safe and ethical care from a qualified health professional? Oftentimes we’ll search online and read reviews, or we’ll ask family and friends for recommendations. These are powerful resources, but there’s one more resource: The 26 colleges that regulate many health professionals working in Ontario. While these organizations […]

Health care is often about asking good questions and gathering important information. Health professionals such as doctors, nurses and dentists gather certain details about their patients/clients to help provide them with the best care possible. But you can access details about them, too. This information is readily available online through Ontario’s health regulatory colleges and […]

Ontariohealthregulators.ca is the go-to place for Ontarians to find information about regulated health professionals Every day, we make several decisions. The cumulative stress associated with all the decisions we make, both large and small, adds up—a phenomenon known as decision fatigue. Healthcare choices weigh particularly heavy, especially during a pandemic.  Imagine a busy mom like […]

A virtual or in-person health appointment may seem stressful under current circumstances, but a little planning and communication can help you make the most of every visit.   Ontario has more than 400,000 regulated health professionals including doctors, massage therapists, physiotherapists, opticians, occupational therapists and more. Regulated health professionals have been following the direction of the Ministry of Health and the guidance of their […]

Many of Ontario’s regulated health professionals have been allowed to resume practising after months of having to reduce or suspend their services to help stop the spread of COVID-19. This change means that you can now see a dentist, audiologist, chiropractor, or massage therapist, among other professionals, for more than just emergency care. You may […]

The COVID-19 pandemic may have changed the way you visit some regulated health professionals, but business has continued for the organizations that oversee them. Ontario’s 26 health regulatory colleges have continued to operate throughout the pandemic to ensure that regulated health professionals are competent, that new applicants are qualified to practice, and that concerns and […]

To provide the best care, health professionals gather key information about their patients and clients. You can do this too for the health professionals treating you and your loved ones. Did you know information about health professionals is readily available online? It’s there so you can make informed choices about the care you want and […]