Marking the Anniversary of a Remarkable Year
Reading time: 3 minutes Dr. Whitmore observes the anniversary of the WHO declaring a global pandemic, and touches on our new quality program and the importance of balance between virtual and in-person care.
March 2021 Council at a Glance
Reading time: < 1 minute See our infographic for an overview of the conversations at March Council, which included discussion on goals for 2021 and enhancements to the Discipline Committee.
Privacy and the Virtual Care Visit
Reading time: 3 minutes The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) of Ontario developed new guidance, making it clear privacy obligations apply to virtual care as it does to in-person care.
Safe Administration of COVID-19 Vaccines
Reading time: 5 minutes The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) recently published a bulletin sharing a number of leading practices that facilitate the safe administration of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Annual Renewal via the Member Portal
Reading time: 2 minutes For the first time, you will be completing your annual renewal online through CPSO’s new Member Portal. Read more about how this will save you time.
Consider Running for Council
Reading time: 2 minutes We moved our elections so they will now be held in the Spring. We urge physicians from Districts 6, 7, 8 and 9 to consider running for a seat on Council.
Changes Approved to Pathways Policies
Reading time: 2 minutes Following a consultation, Council approved revisions to its registration policies to reflect streamlined process changes, and bring increased clarity to applicants and the public.
New Medical Advisor
Reading time: 2 minutes We are pleased to welcome Dr. Vivian Sapirman to the College as a Medical Advisor. The Toronto-based psychiatrist will work with CPSO’s Investigations and Resolutions team.
Nominate an Outstanding Physician
Reading time: < 1 minute If you know a physician who deserves to be recognized for their contribution to the practice of medicine, let us know by nominating them for a 2022 Council Award.
The Importance of Person-First Language
Reading time: 2 minutes A letter to the editor presents an opportunity to discuss the use of person-first language, the standard for respectfully addressing people with chronic diseases.
Transgender Health
Reading time: < 1 minute In the next issue of eDialogue, we take a closer look at what needs to be done to ensure patients who are transgender can access affirming, competent health care.
Treating Root Causes, Not Symptoms
Reading time: 13 minutes How does anti-Indigenous racism come into play in health care? What biases might emerge? And how can doctors make a meaningful impact on health care equity?