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Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2019
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is the official publication of the College of
Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. The
objective of this magazine is to provide clear
policy direction and review pertinent legislative
and disciplinary information, consult with the
profession on issues of concern, and provide
a forum for discussion and exchange of
information and ideas. This publication does
not accept unsolicited manuscripts.
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REGISTRAR/CEO
Dr. Nancy Whitmore
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA
Fiona Hill-Hinrichs
MANAGING EDITOR
Elaine McNinch
ART DIRECTOR
Ally Tripkovic
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The College of Physicians and Surgeons
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body governing the practice of medicine
in Ontario. The College is responsible
for setting and maintaining medical
standards, licensing physicians,
investigating complaints about physicians
on behalf of the public, and disciplining
doctors found to have committed act(s) of
professional misconduct.
Features
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Ensuring Continuity of Care
With your help, we have developed expectations that address continuity
of care issues. These expectations better reflect the realities of practice,
while retaining important requirements of the profession that further our
goal of ensuring patient safety.
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How Do You Measure Hope?
In the First Nations opioids epidemic, progress comes when addressing
root causes and driving meaningful outcomes.
24 Wanted: Your Participation
We invite you to contribute your knowledge, skills and expertise to
keep medical regulation healthy and thriving. In fact, we currently have
opportunities available on several committees.
Dialogue is published 4 times a year.
The subscription rate is included in the annual
membership fee and is $36.00.
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nd if you are unsure about whether a particular committee is a good fit
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for you, read what some current committee members have to say about
what they enjoy about the committees that they sit on.
29 End of Life Care – Impact of Court Decision
significant Court decision clarifies physicians’ obligations with respect
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to the writing of no-CPR orders and the provision of CPR. The policy
redesign initiative provided an opportunity to reflect the court’s decision
and update our policy addressing end of life care