College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario

The October issue of Dialogue is live! Read about the launch of our new Physician Register, how the SCOPE program is strengthening collaboration between health-care professionals, our new election format for physician Board Directors and more! dialogue.cpso.on.ca

CPSO’s Physician Register is now live! Our new, modernized Register offers a better user experience and a more intuitive way of displaying physician information. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gmsmKe3E

We are seeking feedback on our open consultations! -Consent to Treatment (draft policy) -Closing a Medical Practice (current policy) Provide your feedback by November 11th to help inform any changes: policyconsult.cpso.on.ca

Today is World Mental Health Day – a time to recognize the reality of mental illness and highlight helpful resources. This year’s theme is ‘Mental health at work.’   The College recognizes the importance of physicians’ health and well-being, both at a personal level and in relation to their professional performance. We encourage physicians to prioritize their mental health today and every day, and to access the range of resources on our Physician Wellness Page, cpso.on.ca/wellness.   The Ontario Medical Association’s Physician’s Help Program provides confidential support for physicians struggling with mental health concerns, substance abuse or other behaviours that have a personal and professional impact, as well as offering support and education to physician leaders, hospitals and other worksites. Learn more about the program at php.oma.org.

Policy Update: The CPSO Board of Directors recently approved the new Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) for Clinical Office Practice policy and the companion Advice to the Profession document, which aims to raise awareness and understanding of IPAC issues and obligations for physicians. Read about the policy updates in Dialogue: https://lnkd.in/gH2skw6A 

October is Women’s History Month in Canada! Let’s celebrate the incredible achievements and contributions of women throughout history. Together, we can continue to empower and inspire future generations. #WomensHistoryMonth #EmpowerWomen 

As we observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we acknowledge the painful legacy of residential schools and stand in solidarity with Indigenous communities. Together, let’s commit to the ongoing journey of understanding and healing. Public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools is crucial to working towards reconciliation. Discover activities in your community and visit https://lnkd.in/gHrRzxkc to learn more. #EveryChildMatters #TruthAndReconciliation #NDTR

We invite you to provide your feedback on our open Consultations: -Consent to Treatment (draft policy) -Closing a Medical Practice (current policy) Do the policies provide useful guidance to physicians? Are the expectations set out in the policies clear and reasonable? Provide feedback to help inform any changes at policyconsult.cpso.on.ca.

We’re thrilled to share that CPSO is a 2024 CIO Awards Canada winner! The award recognizes our Data Lake project, which established a cloud-based data hub, for transforming our operational efficiency, enhancing data security, and empowering users. This recognition is a salute to our commitment to innovation, strategic problem-solving, and delivering impactful results. Huge congrats to the entire team on this achievement! #CIOawardsCanada

Policy Update: CPSO has approved the Essentials of Medical Professionalism, an updated version of CPSO’s Practice Guide, outlining the values and duties of the medical profession. This key resource on medical professionalism captures the values of the profession today and sets out professional responsibilities and duties not captured in policy. It also addresses existing gaps in guidance, including expectations related to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), physician wellbeing, and profession-led regulation. Read the new resource: https://lnkd.in/gj9Cxkd4