Social Media Consultation
Reading time: 4 minutes A draft policy now out for consultation addresses the unique risks social media platforms present for physicians to navigate. We’d appreciate hearing your thoughts on the issue.
Third Party Medical Reports
Reading time: 3 minutes Council approved a policy containing expectations reflecting the range of physician involvement in third party matters. The policy reflects feedback from the external consultation.
Medical Education and Training Expectations
Reading time: 3 minutes Council approved a policy that sets expectations for physicians involved in providing medical education and training. The updated policy reflects feedback heard during an external consultation.
June 2021 Council at a Glance
Reading time: < 1 minute We provide highlights from our two-day virtual annual Financial meeting of Council, which was held in mid-June.
Post-Pandemic Care
Reading time: 6 minutes What should post-pandemic health care look like? More virtual care and greater equity were some of the hopes shared by health-care experts at the Choosing Wisely National meeting.
A Pandemic Silver Lining
Reading time: 3 minutes If the pandemic has a silver lining, it’s the opportunity it presents to get rid of low value care, an audience at the Choosing Wisely National Meeting heard.
An Advocate for Equity
Reading time: 7 minutes Dr. Sharon Bal, a Cambridge family physician, is a tireless advocate for equity in medicine, especially when it comes to patient access to treatment and care throughout Ontario’s health system.
Oversight of PAs a Good Fit
Reading time: 2 minutes Dr. Judith Plante explains why CPSO is supportive of its new responsibility in providing oversight of physician assistants and next steps to bringing them into the College.
New Opportunities for Growth
Reading time: 3 minutes Dr. Nancy Whitmore, College Registrar, writes of new opportunities for change and growth presenting themselves to the College and to physicians.
Governance Modernization
Reading time: 4 minutes Council provided the College with a clear agenda for change after government indicated it will initiate a comprehensive consultation on governance modernization.
Red Tape Reduction
Reading time: 3 minutes Council is taking the opportunity of the government’s upcoming governance modernization consultation to propose red tape reduction strategies.
Vaccine Hesitant Patients
Reading time: 3 minutes Doctors are a trusted source of information for their patients. A conversation that answers questions about COVID-19 vaccines could be enough to encourage a vaccine hesitant patient to get their shot.