Dialogue Volume 12 Issue 2 2016 | Page 14

reports from council
a conversation about continuity of care issues in order to help shape the development of a new policy . As a part of this development process , we expect to explore a number of issues including , after-hours care , information exchange between health-care providers , physician availability to other health-care professionals , and walk-in clinics . This work is happening in concert with a review of the existing Test Results Management policy , as this comprises a critical aspect of continuity of care . The College is currently hosting two consultations online ; one conversation is intended to get feedback on continuity of care issues more generally , and the other consultation is specifically related to our current Test Results Management policy ( please see www . cpso . on . ca ). Going forward , we ’ re going to also explore additional opportunities to engage – all with the aim of encouraging our stakeholders to participate in an examination of this very complicated issue .
Please see the article on page 9 .
Physician Behaviour Council reviewed a report on the consultation feedback and proposed revisions made to the draft Physician Behaviour in the Professional Environment policy following the external consultation held earlier this year . After some discussion , Council approved the revised draft policy . The updated policy states that physicians are expected to act in a respectful , courteous and civil manner towards their patients , colleagues , and others involved in the provision of health care . The policy also identifies a subset of unprofessional behaviour known as disruptive behaviour and articulates the negative impact that disruptive behaviour can have on patient safety and outcomes , and the communication and collaboration that underpin good medical practice . The policy is consistent with the earlier policy , approved by Council in 2007 , and does not create new expectations for the profession . “ While there may be a myriad of reasons for disruptive behaviour , whether personal , professional , or situational , physicians are nevertheless expected to demonstrate professional behaviour at all times ,” states the policy . Please read the article on page 19 .
Planning for and Providing Quality End of Life Care – Post Approval Amendments Council has approved amendments to two sections in the College ’ s recently approved Planning for and Providing Quality End-of-Life Care policy . The amendments relate to the policy expectations regarding no-CPR orders and content on physicianassisted death . The policy amendments regarding the no-CPR orders are in response to a proposal received from critical care physicians who were supportive of the policy , but felt that clarification was needed . The amendments clarify that while conflict resolution is underway regarding the writing of a no-CPR order , there is a narrow set of circumstances in which CPR need not be provided : instances where the patient ’ s condition would prevent the physiologic goals of CPR from being achieved . The amendments provide an important clarification of the policy position , while maintaining policy content to ensure that no-CPR orders cannot be unilater-
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