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    Islamophobia: A Public Health Crisis

    Reading time: 12 minutes Islamophobia has been called “a systemic disease in the Canadian body politic.” Like any disease, it is insidious — even infiltrating the health care space.

    Dr. Rob Gratton
    Features

    Introducing CPSO’s New President

    Reading time: 6 minutes Dr. Rob Gratton, the College’s new President, participates in a wide-ranging Q & A, and discusses what led him to become involved in medical regulation.

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    Features

    Navigating Interactions with Industry

    Reading time: 3 minutes Council released a draft policy for consultation, developed to help physicians navigate their interactions with industry and manage conflicts of interest.

    Dr. Steven Griffin
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    Small Town Practices

    Reading time: 8 minutes Physicians working in remote or rural practices know the many joys of the work can often feel indivisible from its challenges and its stresses.

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    Dispensing Drugs Policy Approved

    Reading time: < 1 minute Following consultation, Council approved a policy that provides guidance to those physicians who dispense drugs in their practice.

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    Information

    Registration Policy Lifts Certain Restrictions

    Reading time: < 1 minute Council changes a policy that allows individuals a path to an independent certificate without completing the Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada qualification.

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    Features

    Fee By-law Changed to Support New Class of License

    Reading time: 2 minutes A by-law change supporting the implementation of a new temporary class of license was approved. Reflecting its three-month term, the fee is 25 percent of the annual fee.

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    Features

    Progress Made in Reducing Low-Value Care

    Reading time: 3 minutes A new progress report looking at trends over time finds clinicians, patients, researchers and policymakers are making progress in reducing the provision of low-value care.

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    New President, Vice-President

    Reading time: 2 minutes At the December meeting of Council, Dr. Rob Gratton of London and Dr. Ian Preyra of Burlington became the new President and Vice-President of Council, respectively.

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    Council Welcomes New Public Member, Academic Representative

    Reading time: 2 minutes Council is pleased to welcome Mr. Normand Allaire of Whitby, and Dr. Marie-Pierre Carpentier, the new academic appointment from University of Ottawa to its table.

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    Features

    A Dark History, a Persistent Fear

    Reading time: 19 minutes Antisemitism is on the rise and of concern to the College. When any racism or religious prejudice makes itself felt in a health care setting, it takes a toll on doctors and those they care for.

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    Features

    CMPA Virtual Care Panel Discussion

    Reading time: 6 minutes In deciding whether to provide virtual care to their patients, physicians should be guided by what is in the patient’s best interest and the safety of the medical care being provided.

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    New Temporary Class of Registration Proposed

    Reading time: 4 minutes Council approved a regulation to create a new temporary class of registration designed to support mobility within Canada. The regulation is subject to government approval.

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    Features

    Unhoused

    Reading time: 12 minutes For the thousands of Ontarians who are either suffering from absolute homelessness or are precariously housed, access to health care can be problematic.

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    Provide your Feedback on OHP Standards

    Reading time: 3 minutes Council released for consultation a redesigned and revised set of draft standards for out of hospital premises (OHPs). The standards are part of a larger effort to re-evaluate the program.

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    Features

    Human Rights in the Provision of Health Services — Consultation

    Reading time: 4 minutes A draft policy that sets expectations for physicians regarding the provision of health services in accordance with accessibility and human rights legislation is now out for consultation.

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    Medical Assistance in Dying — Consultation

    Reading time: 3 minutes Physicians are being asked to participate in the Medical Assistance in Dying policy consultation — the first comprehensive review of the policy since its initial approval in 2016.

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    Specialist Recognition

    Reading time: 2 minutes Council approved an updated Specialist Recognition policy that clarifies eligibility requirements, streamlines content, and is more concise and user-friendly.

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    Features

    Biliary Atresia Screening

    Reading time: 4 minutes In November, Newborn Screening Ontario will begin providing parents with a tool to use at home to help them identify when something might be wrong with their baby.

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    Features

    Clearing the Air

    Reading time: 4 minutes Choosing Wisely Canada launched a campaign reminding physicians that diagnosing asthma and COPDs starts with a spirometry and bronchodilator response test.

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