46 Be on Alert for Ransomware Threat
A number of physicians have recently had their
EMRs hobbled by ransomware incidents, reports
the Canadian Medical Protective Association. We
report here on the steps physicians can take to re-
duce the likelihood of an attack or at least mitigate
the damage
47 Office Consult
You may have an understanding of privacy legisla-
tion and the consequences of snooping, but how
well do your staff members understand the law?
It is in your best interests to foster a more robust
culture of privacy within your practice, especially
in light of the ongoing push to make more health
records available electronically.
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Message from the President
Dr. David Rouselle discusses how OntarioMD’s
mentoring program can help physicians who may be
struggling with their EMRs.
7 From the Registrar’s Desk
Dr. Rocco Gerace brings readers up to date on the
progress of our opioid strategy.
13 Reports From Council
We provide you with an overview of some of the
decisions and discussions from our September
meeting.
17 Council Award – Champion of Refugee
Health
Dr. Michael Stephenson, a family physician from
Kitchener, was presented with the College’s Coun-
cil Award in recognition of his commitment