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CMPA resources on key medico-legal issues in Canada
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Public health: Vaccines and face masks
Vaccines and face masks are important public health measures that can significantly reduce the spread of infectious diseases, protecting both individuals and communities.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful technology that can potentially transform medicine. Health professionals must understand the risks and issues in order to make informed decisions.
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The CMPA’s efforts to support equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are long-term and continuous.
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Medical and birth tourism
A comprehensive program that supports healthcare managers and leaders to develop skills to manage behavioural challenges within their teams.
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Widespread delivery of virtual care (which includes phone and video consultations) is transforming medical practice.
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There is no perfect solution for resource dilemmas and staff shortages, but you can take steps to help ensure patient safety and minimize your medico-legal risk.
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MAID continues to be a complex and evolving medico-legal issue. CMPA is committed to keeping you up-to-date to support patient safety and help minimize medico-legal risk.
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The CMPA believes in and supports equitable and timely access to healthcare, including abortion, for all patients in Canada.
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Medico-legal aspects of COVID-19 for Canadian physicians.
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