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CMPA resources on key medico-legal issues in Canada
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Get medico-legal advice and information. Learn about CMPA advocacy efforts.
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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Public health: Vaccines and face masks
Vaccines and face masks are important public health measures that can significantly reduce the spread of infectious diseases, protecting both individuals and communities.
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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.
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The CMPA’s efforts to support equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are long-term and continuous.
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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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Widespread delivery of virtual care (which includes phone and video consultations) is transforming medical practice.
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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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The CMPA believes in and supports equitable and timely access to healthcare, including abortion, for all patients in Canada.
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