The CMPA provides its physician members with medico-legal advice, risk management education and legal assistance related to their clinical practice. By promoting patient safety, the Association contributes to improving the quality of the Canadian health care system.

Highlights

Symposium in Ottawa: Improving the system of care in your practice
Learn ways you can avoid breakdowns in hospital and office systems. Read more >>

Candidates for the 2010 Council election
Find out about the nomination process and the candidates nominated for this year's CMPA Council election. Read more >>

Regional conference: "Office practice risk management" and "Medico-legal issues in hospital care"
Learn communications approaches for a safer continuum of care, and develop strategies for transfer of care, resource issues and documentation. Read more >>

2010 Annual meeting
The CMPA 2010 annual meeting will take place Wednesday, August 25 in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Read more >>

Secure web mail is here!
The CMPA is pleased to provide a new option for sending and receiving medico-legal correspondence between the CMPA and our members. Read more >>

Electronic Records Handbook now available
Learn about the benefits, issues, and risks associated with implementing electronic medical records (EMRs) and electronic health records (EHRs). Read more >>

Grant program 2010
The application guidelines and templates are now available for the 2010 CMPA grant program in support of collaborative research projects, risk management program development and community-based projects. Read more >>

CMPA Perspective: December 2009
• Why a change in culture will improve patient safety
• Managing intoxicated patients in the emergency department
• Subpoenas—What are a physician's responsibilities?
• Clarifying CMPA assistance when treating non-resident patients in Canada
• Liability issues when collaborating with prescribing pharmacists
• Medico-legal problems related to cholecystectomy: biliary tract injuries
• CMPA 2009 grant recipients announced, applications for 2010 grants invited
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2010 Fee Schedule
CMPA membership fees and information about Type of Work codes. Read more >>