Mission

The staff at the Toronto Centre For Advanced Reproductive Technology believe that:

1. We have a responsibility to create a caring environment that supports the patient and his/her family.
2. We foster innovations in the field of Reproductive Technology.
3. We pursue academic and professional goals for the enhancement of the unit.
4. We maintain public trust by utilizing resources responsibly.
5. We are responsible and accountable to the patient for our actions.

Philosophy

1. The individuals and families whom we help:
   • are respected for their perceptions of health and beliefs
   • have a right to all available information in order to make informed decisions around their care
   • have a right to confidentiality
2. We value:
   • the integrity of the individual
   • the shared relationship of the TCART team
   • the concept of shared decision making
   • the individual and collective contributions and accomplishments of all the staff
3. We believe:
   • in being a patient advocate
   • we are responsible for maintaining professional competence and ethical practice
   • communication is vital to understanding
   • that professional accountability is essential to good patient care