The Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) is an integral part of the Canadian healthcare system. Our roles are: to assist Canadian doctors with medico-legal matters related to their practice; on behalf of our members, to compensate patients injured as a result of negligent medical care (fault in Québec); and to advance patient safety.
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This video highlights the top 6 ways CMPA assists doctors and patients.
CMPA is a mutual medical defence organization for Canadian physicians, not an insurance company.
CMPA offers occurrence-based protection for members throughout their career – as long as they were a member when the care was provided.
On behalf of members, CMPA provides appropriate and timely compensation to patients proven to be harmed through negligent medical care (fault in Québec).
As one of Canada’s largest providers of accredited continuing professional development (CPD) for doctors, CMPA provides members with learning opportunities to help reduce medico-legal risk, support patient safety, and improve their practice.
CMPA provides doctor-to-doctor support in English and French. Over 50 physician advisors with diverse backgrounds, specialties and experiences are available to support members with medico-legal matters.
CMPA assists members with various medico-legal issues arising from the professional practice of medicine.
The Strategic Plan lays CMPA’s proactive approach to meet the changing needs of physicians and the Canadian healthcare system.
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CMPA's year in review includes a performance report, financial information, and messages from the president and CEO.
Our commitment to supporting Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) for employees and members.
CMPA resources on key medico-legal issues in Canada
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.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful technology that can potentially transform medicine. Health professionals must understand the risks and issues in order to make informed decisions.
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.
