Human Rights in the Provision of Health Services — Consultation
Reading time: 4 minutes A draft policy that sets expectations for physicians regarding the provision of health services in accordance with accessibility and human rights legislation is now out for consultation.
Medical Assistance in Dying — Consultation
Reading time: 3 minutes Physicians are being asked to participate in the Medical Assistance in Dying policy consultation — the first comprehensive review of the policy since its initial approval in 2016.
Specialist Recognition
Reading time: 2 minutes Council approved an updated Specialist Recognition policy that clarifies eligibility requirements, streamlines content, and is more concise and user-friendly.
Tips for Quality Improvement Initiatives
Reading time: 5 minutes Participating in Quality Improvement initiatives can allow physicians to achieve measurable changes that make a real difference to patients’ experience.
Biliary Atresia Screening
Reading time: 4 minutes In November, Newborn Screening Ontario will begin providing parents with a tool to use at home to help them identify when something might be wrong with their baby.
Clearing the Air
Reading time: 4 minutes Choosing Wisely Canada launched a campaign reminding physicians that diagnosing asthma and COPDs starts with a spirometry and bronchodilator response test.
Deprescribing: A Clinical Challenge
Reading time: 4 minutes Knowing how to safely reduce inappropriate medications may be an increasingly essential skill for physicians — nearly one-half of older adults take five or more drugs.
Nuanced Conversations and Deprescribing
Reading time: 3 minutes In order for deprescribing to be successful, it’s essential physicians understand the values of their patients and align deprescribing with the patient’s priorities.
System Stretched to the Limit
Reading time: 4 minutes The College is committed to continuing to find innovative ways to address physician shortage issues and the care backlog, writes Registrar/CEO Dr. Nancy Whitmore.
Reflecting the College’s EDI Work in Policy
Reading time: 3 minutes Dr. Janet van Vlymen writes about how the EDI work being done at the College is reflected in a policy built around human rights and accessibility legislation.
September 2022 Council at a Glance
Reading time: < 1 minute We provide highlights from the recent Council meeting, including a review of the Registrar’s Report and Council discussions regarding draft policies. Check out our infographic.
By-law Amendments
Reading time: < 1 minute New by-law amendments were approved that allow Council more flexibility in filling a Council seat vacancy by making by-elections discretionary, regardless of when the vacancy occurs.