Physician-in-Chief definition
Physician-in-Chief means the position appointed by and reporting to the Vice President of Medical Affairs which provides strategic advice to the most senior levels of Providence Health Care, notably the Senior Leadership Team, on all matters concerning the use and operations of non-surgical resources, and matters which primarily concern all specialty medical related disciplines.
Physician-in-Chief means the active member of the Medical Staff who has been appointed by the Board to organize the psychiatric, medical, dental and extended class nursing staff to ensure that the quality of care given to all patients of the Hospital is in accordance with the Public Hospitals Act and Regulations thereunder, this By-Law and the polices of the Hospital and to oversee, in conjunction with the Vice President Medical Affairs, Program Medical Directors the clinical, diagnosis, care and treatment provided by all members of the Medical Staff and to ensure that the Academic activity of Medical Staff is consistent with the strategic direction of the Centre and the Affiliation Agreement.