Adverse Event Reporting Timeline Approved
Reading time: < 1 minute The Board approved a by-law that changes expectations for adverse events reporting for Out of Hospital Premises.
CPSO’s Board Welcomes Three New Members to the Table
Reading time: 3 minutes We welcome three new members to the Board – public member Mr. Markus de Domenico, academic representative Dr. Katina Tzanetos, and elected Board member Dr. Mitchell Whyne.
New Chair, Vice-Chair for CPSO’s Board
Reading time: 2 minutes Dr. Ian Preyra, an emergency physician and Dr. Sarah Reid, a pediatric emergency physician, became the new Chair, Vice-Chair respectively of Council CPSO’s Board at its December meeting.
Board Elections in Districts 6, 7, 8 and 9
Reading time: < 1 minute Physicians from Districts 6,7, 8, and 9 will have the opportunity to run for Board election next Spring.
Human Rights in the Provision of Health Services
Reading time: 2 minutes The updated policy requires physicians take reasonable steps to create and foster a safe, inclusive and accessible environment for their patients.
“I am absolutely drowning”
Reading time: 5 minutes Canadian MDs spend 18.5 million hours each year on unnecessary administrative work, but provinces appear motivated to make changes to retain their doctors.
Working Together to Reduce Administrative Burden
Reading time: 3 minutes To bolster collaboration between specialists and family physicians, CPSO updated advice documents for two of its policies related to continuity of care.
Medical Record Tips
Reading time: 3 minutes Medical records documentation can feel burdensome to your already busy day. We present some FAQs about medical record-keeping to clarify your obligations.
Can AI Boost Safety and Quality in Patient Care?
Reading time: 11 minutes As artificial intelligence is increasingly applied to medicine, it presents a host of unique, ethical and legal questions about how it will impact the patient experience.
Ableism is a Health Hazard
Reading time: 9 minutes Ableism is everywhere. Physicians with lived experience describe struggling with their internalized biases as they come to understand what it means to live with a disability.
Public Register, Member Information By-laws
Reading time: 4 minutes Although not yet in effect, CPSO updated by-laws relating to what information is displayed on the public register and the information members must provide to the College.
By-law Change Reflects Adverse Event Standard Reporting Timeline
Reading time: 2 minutes OHP’s new Adverse Event Standard captures expectations for adverse events reporting, including a change in the reporting timeline from 24 hours to five business days.