Pharmacists’ Expansion of Scope
Reading time: 5 minutes Ontario is the ninth province to allow pharmacists to prescribe for minor ailments. During a recent webinar, participants discussed the impact on the health care system.
June 2023 Council at a Glance
Reading time: < 1 minute We provide highlights from the June meeting of Council, including the approval of the revised, streamlined set of standards for Out-of-Hospital Premises.
Addressing Urgency
Reading time: 3 minutes Patients are unsettled by their unsuccessful efforts to access care in a stressed system. CPSO Council President Dr. Rob Gratton talks about the urgency for change.
Primary Care in Distress
Reading time: 3 minutes One of the solutions proposed to address the family medicine crisis is to boost physician supply. Dr. Nancy Whitmore discusses how CPSO is contributing to that effort.
Recognize Excellence with our Council Award
Reading time: < 1 minute CPSO updated the nomination process for the 2024 Council Awards, making it easier for you to nominate a fellow physician by submitting a simple, online nomination package.
New Public Council Member
Reading time: 2 minutes CPSO is pleased to welcome Dr. Faiq Bilal (PhD) to Council as a new public member from Milton. Throughout his career, he has worked on various science advisory positions.
Election Results
Reading time: < 1 minute Elections were held earlier this year in Districts 5 and 10. The results saw the return of five incumbents and the addition of one new Council member.
‘In Dialogue’ Episode 16: Transforming Health: Inclusive, Personalized Care
Reading time: 2 minutes Dr. Jordan Goodridge, a family physician specializing in 2SLGBTQIA+ health and HIV care, talks about creating inclusive spaces; continuous learning to better support all patients; and individualizing care for better health outcomes.
‘In Dialogue’ Episode 15: Inclusive Healthcare for People with IDD
Reading time: 2 minutes Dr. Yona Lunsky, PhD, the inaugural director of the Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre, talks about treating people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), the benefits of flexible and trauma-informed care, and addressing ableism in healthcare.
‘In Dialogue’ Episode 14: Health Disinformation — Consequences & Solutions
Reading time: 2 minutes Mr. Imran Ahmed, founder and CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, talks about how health disinformation spreads, attempts to displace scientific authorities in public discourse, the negative impacts of disinformation on society, and how to best address it.
Invisible Three Percent
Reading time: 8 minutes One family physician explains her patient-centred approach to making a difference in the lives of patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The Importance of Feeling Safe
Reading time: 8 minutes People with intellectual and developmental disabilities may feel unsafe in a clinical setting, but a little bit of patience and compassion can go a long way in creating trust.