Key issues

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Get medico-legal advice and information. Learn about CMPA advocacy efforts.


 

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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Virtual care

Widespread delivery of virtual care (which includes phone and video consultations) is transforming medical practice.

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Scarcity of resources and delays in care

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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Medical assistance in dying (MAID)

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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Abortion services for non-residents

The CMPA believes in and supports equitable and timely access to healthcare, including abortion, for all patients in Canada.

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COVID-19 Hub

Medico-legal aspects of COVID-19 for Canadian physicians.

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