CPSO’s Board Welcomes Three New Members to the Table
Reading time: 3 minutes We welcome three new members to the Board – public member Mr. Markus de Domenico, academic representative Dr. Katina Tzanetos, and elected Board member Dr. Mitchell Whyne.
New Chair, Vice-Chair for CPSO’s Board
Reading time: 2 minutes Dr. Ian Preyra, an emergency physician and Dr. Sarah Reid, a pediatric emergency physician, became the new Chair, Vice-Chair respectively of Council CPSO’s Board at its December meeting.
Board Elections in Districts 6, 7, 8 and 9
Reading time: < 1 minute Physicians from Districts 6,7, 8, and 9 will have the opportunity to run for Board election next Spring.
‘In Dialogue’ Episode 21: Providing Compassionate and Equitable Care to Unhoused Patients
Reading time: 2 minutes Dr. Claire Bodkin and Marcie McIlveen discuss providing safe opioid supply and support to people who are living with addictions and substance use in addition to facing challenges with housing and shelter in Hamilton, Ontario.
‘In Dialogue’ Episode 20: Rehumanizing Medicine by Addressing Ableism in Health Care
Reading time: 2 minutes Drs. Lynn Ashdown and Caroline Bowman, who both have lived experience with disability, speak candidly about their experiences navigating the healthcare system as providers and as patients living with disabilities.
Human Rights in the Provision of Health Services
Reading time: 2 minutes The updated policy requires physicians take reasonable steps to create and foster a safe, inclusive and accessible environment for their patients.
“I am absolutely drowning”
Reading time: 5 minutes Canadian MDs spend 18.5 million hours each year on unnecessary administrative work, but provinces appear motivated to make changes to retain their doctors.
Working Together to Reduce Administrative Burden
Reading time: 3 minutes To bolster collaboration between specialists and family physicians, CPSO updated advice documents for two of its policies related to continuity of care.
Medical Record Tips
Reading time: 3 minutes Medical records documentation can feel burdensome to your already busy day. We present some FAQs about medical record-keeping to clarify your obligations.
Can AI Boost Safety and Quality in Patient Care?
Reading time: 11 minutes As artificial intelligence is increasingly applied to medicine, it presents a host of unique, ethical and legal questions about how it will impact the patient experience.
A Passion for Primary Care — at Home and Abroad
Reading time: 6 minutes Our newest Council Award recipient, Dr. Katherine Rouleau, discusses why social accountability will be the cornerstone of family medicine for future generations.
Ableism is a Health Hazard
Reading time: 9 minutes Ableism is everywhere. Physicians with lived experience describe struggling with their internalized biases as they come to understand what it means to live with a disability.