COVID-19 Raises Profile of Virtual Care
Reading time: 9 minutes The rise of virtual care may be one legacy of COVID-19. What are some of the lessons and advice from doctors delivering virtual care?
CPSO Proposes Flexibility in Advertising Rules
Reading time: 3 minutes Our proposed Advertising policy’s intent is to support physicians who wish to advertise their services, while ensuring the best interests of patients.
A Modern Approach to Lifelong Learning
Reading time: 4 minutes Our recently launched modernized quality improvement program will provide opportunities for self-directed learning at all stages of your career.
Professional Communication Concerns
Reading time: 4 minutes What types of complaints does the College receive? In this continuing series, we take a closer look at our data about professional communications concerns.
Physician Burnout and COVID-19
Reading time: 6 minutes A stressed and overwhelmed medical system can negatively impact physician wellness, and patient care even at the best of times. When the global pandemic arrived, it only made things even harder.
ADR: An Early and Mutually Satisfactory Resolution
Reading time: 4 minutes For patients and doctors, we are finding that alternative dispute resolution can be a less stressful and more conciliatory process.
Minimize Conflicts about Custody of Records
Reading time: 2 minutes A new policy articulates the importance of having written agreements in place to minimize disputes about ownership of records.
The Risks of Pre-populated Templates
Reading time: 2 minutes Avoiding the use of pre-populated templates, where possible, can help ensure medical records are accurate, states a new policy.
New Medical Advisor a Champion of Collaboration
Reading time: 4 minutes Dr. Saroo Sharda, the College’s newest Medical Advisor, discusses what she has learned about how health-care teams function.
Council Election — Districts 5 and 10
Reading time: 2 minutes Attention all District 5 and 10 doctors! If you are passionate about medicine, you may wish to give thought to running in our upcoming Council election.
Member Portal
Reading time: 3 minutes The College will soon launch an exciting new platform offering physicians access to a self-service suite of tools.
New Public Members, Academic Representative
Reading time: 3 minutes Five public members of Council have recently joined Council, as well as Dr. Karen Saperson, the new academic representative from McMaster.