September 2020 Council at a Glance
Reading time: < 1 minute We provide the highlights of the September Council meeting, including a vote to reduce the membership fee for physicians on parental leave.
The Power of Apology
Reading time: 4 minutes One bereaved mother explains how receiving an apology helped her family begin the process of healing.
Patient Safety — Interprofessional Collaboration
Reading time: 3 minutes Expert committees of the Chief Coroner’s office call for improved collaboration after reviewing the circumstances of two deaths.
COVID-19 Notifications
Reading time: 2 minutes OntarioMD has adapted its digital notification system so that positive COVID-19 results are pushed straight to clinicians’ electronic medical records.
New Public Members
Reading time: 2 minutes Council welcomes new public members to the table, Ms. Shannon Weber and Mr. Murthy Ghandikota.
Physician Burnout and COVID-19
Reading time: 6 minutes A stressed and overwhelmed medical system can negatively impact physician wellness, and patient care even at the best of times. When the global pandemic arrived, it only made things even harder.
CPSO Proposes Flexibility in Advertising Rules
Reading time: 3 minutes Our proposed Advertising policy’s intent is to support physicians who wish to advertise their services, while ensuring the best interests of patients.
A Modern Approach to Lifelong Learning
Reading time: 4 minutes Our recently launched modernized quality improvement program will provide opportunities for self-directed learning at all stages of your career.
COVID-19 Raises Profile of Virtual Care
Reading time: 9 minutes The rise of virtual care may be one legacy of COVID-19. What are some of the lessons and advice from doctors delivering virtual care?
Professional Communication Concerns
Reading time: 4 minutes What types of complaints does the College receive? In this continuing series, we take a closer look at our data about professional communications concerns.
ADR: An Early and Mutually Satisfactory Resolution
Reading time: 4 minutes For patients and doctors, we are finding that alternative dispute resolution can be a less stressful and more conciliatory process.
March & May 2020 Council at a Glance
Reading time: < 1 minute We provide an overview of the decisions and discussions around the Council table at our March and May meetings.