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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.