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When it is safe to practise medicine? In this Medical Matters, Scott explores physician impairment as a result of fatigue.
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TPP Alberta moves to a two-part form. An update from Alberta's prescription monitoring program and what it means for you.
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Your questions about Bill 21, answered. Join the CPSA and AHS for a virtual town hall about Bill 21 on March 28 at 6 p.m.
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CPSA is seeking physician focus group participants
The CPSA is developing its new communication strategy, which will shape how we interact with you. Initial research was conducted in January and a second validation phase in April will help to ensure we’re on the right track. Focus groups will be held in Calgary on Saturday, April 6 at 12 p.m. and in Edmonton on Monday, April 8 at 6 p.m.
Please register for a focus group session.
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To align with language used by other programs across Canada, we’ve renamed PPAP to PRA-AB, or Practice Readiness Assessment.
PRA-AB is a registration assessment that ensures physician applicants who don’t meet the full requirements of the general register are ready for independent practice in Alberta.
Learn more about PRA-AB and other registration assessments.
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2018 Complaints At-A-Glance
Find out how many complaints the profession received last year
Last year, 713 Alberta physicians received a complaint. Although this is only slightly higher (3.4%) than the previous year, work in professional conduct was busier than ever, with more time spent on resolution before and after investigation, more hearings and more files going to appeal. See more details in the full report or at-a-glance infographic.
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Updated Standard of Practice: Safe Prescribing for Opioid Use Disorder
The new Safe Prescribing for Opioid Use Disorder standard of practice (formerly circulated as Opioid Agonist Treatment) was approved by Council for implementation effective April 1 and will be published then, along with an Advice to the Profession and Patient FAQs.
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Your feedback is requested: new CMA Code of Ethics & Professionalism
We are seeking feedback until May 10 on the CMA’s new Code of Ethics & Professionalism to determine if the CPSA will adopt the new version of the Code (until further notice, the 2004 version remains in effect). Please send your feedback to consultation@cpsa.ab.ca.
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Regional Tour is coming in September 2019 and we want to hear from you!
Want to have a discussion about health care delivery in your region? Let us know if you would like the College’s 2019 Regional Tour to visit your community this September. Please contact Marian Stuffco, CPSA Government Relations Advisor, to learn more and nominate your community.
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Mark your calendars for the 92nd Annual North/South Doctors’ Golf Tournament, presented by TD Meloche Monnex
Save the date and join us at the Red Deer Golf and Country Club on June 17 for Alberta’s longest-running golf tournament! This important and fun event raises charitable dollars that support medical student bursaries in Alberta. Sponsorship opportunities will be available soon and registration will open in early April—keep an eye on your inbox and the CPSA website for more updates!
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Help create a just culture for all by visiting the Health Quality Council of Alberta’s (HQCA) new Just Culture website
A just culture fosters an environment where people feel safe to discuss quality and safety concerns without fear of blame. The new Just Culture website is a shared resource where healthcare professionals, policy makers, educators, patients and families can learn more about just culture. Explore the new website here.
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Apply today for the HQCA Board of Directors
Alberta Health is recruiting for members for the Health Quality Council of Alberta Board of Directors. The board helps ensure the HQCA’s patient and health system partners continue to improve the quality of Alberta’s health system. Apply for this exciting opportunity today! Competition closes June 9.
Click here for more information.
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