CMPA research

CMPA medico-legal data informs research activities of the CMPA and member physicians, as well as those of healthcare organizations seeking insights into safe medical care.

Who we are

The CMPA’s research and analytics team is composed of researchers, statisticians, physicians and nurses.

Captured from decades of real-world advice and assistance for physicians in Canada, and spanning virtually every practice area and clinical specialty, CMPA data and analyses are the foundation for insights you can trust. More about CMPA data.

What we do

The CMPA supports the development of evidence-informed products, services, and decision-making that contribute to the safety of medical care. This benefits both patients and physicians, and helps ensure the sustainability of the Canadian healthcare system.

Our research activities focus on:

• Promoting safe medical care by analyzing individual and system factors that affect patient safety
• Supporting CMPA members by understanding their needs across medical specialties, geographic regions, and phases of practice
• Novel approaches to data analysis to derive greater insights from the CMPA’s medico-legal data and spur innovation in research methods relating to safe medical care

Where to find CMPA research