College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario

It’s National Physician Assistant Day! Thanks for your valuable contributions to your health-care teams. We look forward to welcoming you as registrants in 2025! https://ow.ly/l3GN50U2EqJ

Our next Board of Directors Meeting will be on November 28 & 29, 2024. Visit www.cpso.on.ca/board-meetings for the agenda and meeting materials.

Nov. 18-24 is Digital Health Week, an annual celebration of how digital health is transforming the delivery of care across Canada. Join the conversation together and . https://bit.ly/3CDSbay

– an opportunity to bring attention to the trans community, learn about issues members of the community face, and promote advocacy around discrimination and violence that affect transgender people. It’s also a reminder to create inclusive and safe spaces for trans patients to ensure equitable, quality care.

We express our deepest appreciation for those who devoted their lives to service. Learn how you can participate in acts of remembrance at veterans.gc.ca/CanadaRemembers

Canadian Patient Safety Week is happening from Oct 28 – Nov 1 and this year’s theme is: broadening our understanding of health-care harm.

CPSO is dedicated to ensuring safe, high-quality care for all patients through our oversight of Ontario’s physicians. We are committed to upholding standards of professional conduct that prioritize safety and well-being. Together, we’re building health-care environments where safety is always first.

Find out more about at UnderstandHarm.ca.

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

October 10 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.

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.

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://ow.ly/SF0k50Tr5h1 to learn more.

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