Dispensing Drugs: A Consultation
Reading time: < 1 minute CPSO is reviewing its expectations for physicians who dispense drugs in their practice. The aim is to ensure they meet the same standards as pharmacists when dispensing drugs.
Whitelist CPSO Emails
Reading time: < 1 minute It’s important you receive membership and regulatory updates. Please ensure that the organization or email platform you use does not block @cpso.on.ca emails.
By-Law Revisions
Reading time: 3 minutes Amendments to the General By-Law, which add and amend certain information displayed on CPSO’s Public Register, were approved by Council.
CPSO Welcomes New Public Member
Reading time: < 1 minute The College is pleased to welcome Mr. Shahab Khan of Oakville to the Council table as a new public member.
We’re Hosting a QI Program Webinar
Reading time: < 1 minute We are hosting the last webinar in our Spring series on CPSO’s Quality Improvement Program on June 21 at noon. Register for the walk-through today.
Reaching Out for Help
Reading time: 7 minutes Dr. George Photopoulos is convinced that if he had remained on the road he was travelling, he would not be alive today, crediting the Physician Health Program for saving his life.
Pandemic and Mental Health
Reading time: 4 minutes The first year of the pandemic saw a significant increase in the number of Ontario doctors seeking help for mental health issues or problematic substance use.
Bias and Female Surgeons
Reading time: 6 minutes A new study has revealed significant gender bias against female surgeons in Ontario. But a post-pandemic world may hold the key to a more equitable system.
Reclaiming Herself
Reading time: 9 minutes Medical culture told Dr. Jillian Horton to become a successful doctor she had to detach and push through. In an interview, she explains how maladapting to that culture led to severe burnout.
Quality Improvement in Groups
Reading time: 4 minutes Physicians participating in our Quality Improvement (QI) Program now have the option of collaborating with other physicians to help each other improve how they practise.
Depression in Youth
Reading time: 4 minutes A new, first-of-its-kind online tool is summarizing best care practices for supporting youth managing depression and helping build capacity in the system for a much-needed service.
CPSO Launches a Podcast Series
Reading time: < 1 minute In this monthly program, we talk to experts on topics such as medical regulation, quality care, physician wellness, and initiatives to address bias and discrimination in health care.