A Time for Recovery… and Continued Resilience
Reading time: 3 minutes As 2022 unfolds, many things remain uncertain. What is clear, however, is a continued need for vigilance and resilience, writes College CEO and Registrar Dr. Nancy Whitmore.
Civility and Team Spirit in Emergency Medicine
Reading time: 5 minutes Dr. Alim Pardhan’s colleagues say the difficulties of working in a pandemic-era ER were made much more manageable by the Hamilton doctor’s extraordinary leadership.
Opioid Overdoses
Reading time: 4 minutes 1 in 4 Ontarians who died of an opioid overdose during the pandemic interacted with the health care system in the week prior to death, suggesting potentially missed opportunities.
Creating an Inclusive Space
Reading time: 8 minutes We provide guidance on how to make your practice a safe place that encourages gender-diverse patients to share all their health concerns with you.
Conducting Sensitive Exams
Reading time: 5 minutes Communication prior and during intimate exams are key, and allow the patient to feel a sense of control. A former chair of the ICRC provides further guidance.
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.
March 2022 Council at a Glance
Reading time: < 1 minute We present highlights from the March meeting of Council, which included a presentation by Dr. Jillian Horton about the causes and effects of physician burnout, and ways to mitigate it.
Recording of Appointments
Reading time: 3 minutes We provide some guidance as it becomes more common for patients to request to record their medical appointments via audio, video or photography.
Supply Shortage Consequences
Reading time: 4 minutes Physicians are urged to conduct medication reviews to help determine what, if any, therapeutic consequences may result when changes to a medication regimen are needed.
Annual Renewal
Reading time: 2 minutes As of Monday, April 11, 2022, you can complete your Annual Renewal on the Member Portal. Please review and, if necessary, update your contact information.
Notice of Council Election
Reading time: 2 minutes It’s that time again — Council Elections! This year, Council Elections will be held in Districts, 1, 2, 3 and 4. Nominations open March 11.