Wellness Support Program
The Wellness Support Program (WSP) offers short-term, confidential physician-to-physician support for CMPA members experiencing distress related to a medico-legal event.
Who will benefit from the program?
You may benefit from the Wellness Support Program if:
- You are experiencing emotional distress related to a medico-legal event
- You would like to talk to a physician who understands your experience
- You are currently impacted by: a College, hospital, or workplace complaint, legal action, an adverse patient event, or challenges related to equity, diversity, and inclusion in a medico-legal context
What can you expect from the program?
The Wellness Support Program Physician Advisor will:
- Listen with compassion and without judgment
- Offer practical advice and coping strategies
- Guide you toward additional support if needed
The WSP provides support that is:
Confidential: Your peer support conversation is confidential
Peer-based: Support from physicians who understand your reality
Timely: Access support when you need it
Focused: Short-term support tailored to your situation
CMPA recognizes that medico-legal events can affect more than your practice - they can impact your confidence, identity, and overall well-being. We are here to support you through these difficult times.
Take the next step
Reach out to your Physician Advisor to access the Wellness Support Program.
Frequently Asked Questions
The WSP is a peer support program that offers short-term, one- on- one support for CMPA members experiencing distress related to a medico-legal event. The support is provided by a Physician Advisor from the Physician Support and Wellness department. Typically, members receive 1-3 peer support calls that last 30-60 minutes each. The WSP provides a confidential space which permits members to speak openly about their emotional challenges in relation to their medico-legal situation with a knowledgeable, compassionate physician.
No. The WSP does not provide support for members in crisis who require immediate help. Members in crisis should contact their health care team, go to the Emergency room, and/or access their provincial or territorial physician health program distress line.
The WSP Physician Advisor is a supportive colleague providing peer support; this does not constitute a treating or therapeutic relationship. The Physician Advisor may suggest other support if needed, such as the member’s family physician, or the Provincial or Territorial Health Program.
Access to the WSP is by referral only. If you are a CMPA member currently experiencing distress related to a medico-legal event, you can be referred to the WSP by your Physician Advisor from Medico-legal Services (MLS) or by your Provincial counsel if you are already working with legal counsel.
If you are not sure if you qualify for the program or if it is right for you, please contact your MLS Physician Advisor.
