White Coat to Blue Gown
Reading time: 10 minutes Dr. Barbara Tatham used her terminal illness to teach medical learners how to connect with their patients. We also look at the work done by the global health organization that she helped found.
A Closer Look at College Complaints
Reading time: 4 minutes We continue our series on College complaint data by looking at how medical record-keeping can fall short. We also provide tips on how to avoid receiving complaints.
Delegation of Controlled Acts
Reading time: 3 minutes We want your feedback on proposed expectations addressing availability of physicians when they delegate controlled acts.
Professional Expectations in Medical Education
Reading time: 3 minutes A proposed policy sets out expectations for physicians involved in medical education and training, including the importance of establishing a safe and supportive environment for learners.
Black Patients Matter
Reading time: 13 minutes How does anti-Black racism manifest itself in care delivery and outcomes? What can be done to address the problem in a meaningful way?
Third Party Medical Reports
Reading time: 4 minutes A proposed policy reflects the range of physician participation in third party processes – from treating physicians filling out forms for their patients to physicians providing testimony as medical experts.
The Compass That Guides Her
Reading time: 5 minutes Earlier this year, Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa became the first Black woman to be sole valedictorian for the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine.
Words Do Matter
Reading time: 4 minutes Stigmatizing words used in a patient’s medical record can affect the care that the patient receives from subsequent doctors reading the record.
Patient Privacy
Reading time: 2 minutes We discuss the importance of protecting personal health information and how the “need to know” principle comes into play.
Guidance on Virtual Care
Reading time: 2 minutes Our Telemedicine policy is now under review and we need you to identify how we can provide the best guidance for the provision of Virtual Care.
Easier Way to Connect with the College
Reading time: 2 minutes In mid-September, we launched a Member Portal which allows physicians to more easily engage with the College online for a range of services.
New Public Members
Reading time: 2 minutes Council welcomes new public members to the table, Ms. Shannon Weber and Mr. Murthy Ghandikota.