An amended guideline on Physician Use of Electronic Communications was approved to address the overarching principles that apply to any form of electronic communications when personal health information (PHI) is being transmitted, and to assist physicians in understanding their legal, professional and ethical obligations when using electronic means to communicate PHI.  This includes concerns with privacy, confidentiality and security of information.  READ MORE

As many of you are likely aware, the College Council is in the process of adopting a new policy entitled “Responsibility for a Medical Practice.”  All physicians and other stakeholders are now invited to participate in a second round of the consultation process, as significant changes were made to the policy following the first round of consultations.  READ MORE