PARTICIPATION
DR. BARBARA LENT
Registration Committee Member
Family Medicine
What might physicians not know about the
Registration Committee’s work?
Many times, it is simple and straightforward, with
the applications for registration falling within one
of our registration policies. Other times, however,
some cases don't fit so neatly and we have
interesting conversations about professionalism,
Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee (ICRC)
Member
Ophthalmology
For example, we may need to discuss around
the table whether an incident in someone's past
would have a bearing on the future care that this
applicant would provide to patients. We have to
consider how egregious the incident was, how
What led you to becoming involved in the ICRC? long ago it occurred, and whether the applicant
As society evolves and medical care becomes more complex, can demonstrate that they have addressed the
I think it's increasingly important that the ICRC receive input behaviour in question. And if we do decide to
from a wide range of medical and surgical specialties as a approve the application, would there be a way to
foundation for making fair and informed decisions. address that past concern in a way that ensures
patient safety? So the issues that we discuss are
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What do you most enjoy about being a member of the
ICRC? very important, very relevant.
My brief experience so far has been very positive. The work What else do you enjoy about the work?
is both interesting and challenging. It provides a different I have enjoyed working with colleagues from
perspective on the day-to-day practise of medicine as other locations and other disciplines who are
well as insight into ways of improving one's own practice. interested in contributing to this aspect of the
It's a pleasure working with such a knowledgeable and profession. I've also been deeply impressed
devoted group of people. I would encourage others to with the staff who support the Committee. It
become involved with the ICRC or any of the other College is energizing to work with people who are so
Committees. committed to excellence.
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DR. MICHAEL ROGELSTAD
patient safety, supervision and monitoring.