Delivering the care we need now
Join CMA President Dr. Alika Lafontaine on Dec. 8 from 6:30-8 pm ET for a panel discussion with CBC Radio host and author Dr. Brian Goldman, family physician and researcher Dr. Rita McCracken, former Ontario Minister of Health and Long-Term Care Deb Matthews, and patient advocate Claire Snyman.
From the vault: It takes a team
The daily tradeoffs of caring for patients while keeping up with administrative demands is leading to burnout – and prompting some professionals to swap private clinics and hospitals for team-based practices.
This episode of Sound Mind originally aired in May 2022.
In Focus
- From the President’s desk: “Working together, we can build – for the first time since the dawn of Medicare – a health care system that is integrated, co-ordinated and collaborative.”
- As part of our ongoing advocacy for an environmentally sustainable health system in Canada, the CMA partnered with The Lancet to produce addressing the relationship between climate change and human health, with targeted recommendations to address the implications of these in Canada.
- Celebrate the changemakers who are doing health differently. Nominations for CMA Awards are open until November 30, 2022.
- Together, we can reimagine care: CMA welcomes the creation of the Coalition for Action for Health Workers.
- You’re not alone: The CMA offers free virtual support sessions for physicians to share their experiences and advice with peers.
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- Wellness Hub
Tools and resources to help physicians at all ages and stages, and inform a new culture of medicine. - Wellness Connection
Trained facilitators lead discussions on topics from psychological first aid to mindful parenting in a virtual safe space for learners and physicians. - Pandemic wellness toolkit
COVID-19 has had a devastating toll on many health professionals. Get support - for your peers, and yourself.
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- Help lead the change
Find out how to join the CMA in driving health care reform at a national level. - Membership
Help shape the future of the profession and health care, and connect with colleagues across the country. - Patient Partners
Learn about the patients informing the CMA’s work for a better future of health.
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- Ask a librarian
Get expert search assistance and save time by asking our team of experienced medical librarians. - Clinical Tools
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Build the leadership skills and networks you need to achieve your goals at any stage of your career. - Practice Management Curriculum
Transition to practice with the non-clinical skills you need to succeed.