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News Faculty section of Good Practices Guide launched CMPA appoints incoming Executive Director/CEO 2013 CMPA Annual Meeting President's message Member services available 24/7 New articles Coping with a College complaint Manage risk in your practice CMPA Perspective: March 2013 In this issue: Reducing risk in rural practice Co-morbidities – Have you considered all health conditions? Coroners and medical examiners Diagnosing cervical cancer Key Topics Managing risk in office practice Managing risk in hospital practice Documentation and medical records Disclosure of adverse events Quality improvement Inter-professional communication Confidentiality and privacy Get medico-legal advice and assistance CMPA members receive advice and assistance on a broad range of medico-legal issues. Our assistance principles Request medico-legal assistance online Contact us

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