Ontario Panel of Family Lawyers Finds Clients Prefer Flexibility in Divorce Proceedings Survey conducted by veteran lawyers shows virtual hearings can be a good solution
TORONTO, Ontario—A panel of veteran family lawyers in Ontario led by Russell Alexander say that clients prefer to have the option of virtual hearings, in contrast to a recent decision by Ontario Family Courts that in-person hearings are the presumptive standard.
“Virtual hearings can be a great option because they are dramatically easier for clients and allow more access to attorneys, helping keep costs down and improve legal access in rural areas,” said Alexander, founder of Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers which has offices throughout Ontario. “Clients want the option of either virtual hearings or going in-person if their attorney thinks it might help.”
The ad hoc committee of lawyers opposes new requirements that holding in-person hearings in court be the default option for family law matters such as divorces, arguing that videoconferencing proved an effective and less expensive alternative for many clients during the height of the pandemic.
Many judges switched to holding routine hearings online since the pandemic started which reduced waiting time, increased access to legal help in rural areas and made divorce less stressful for clients. They became so popular that the “Zoom divorce” was written about as a trend by top media outlets, but Ontario’s top judges recently restricted them.
In last week’s one-hour discussion of the policy, Alexander; Brian Galbraith, owner, and founder of Galbraith Family Law; Lisa Gelman, founder of Gelman & Associates; and Nafisa Nazarali, senior managing associate lawyer at Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers said that virtual hearings can make family law more accessible.
“Virtual hearings have been a game-changer for how Ontario residents get divorced and settle other difficult family law issues,” added Alexander. “It would be a shame if court officials turned their backs on this important innovation now.”
Access Brand Management’s Innovative Business Model Builds Global Brands with Customer Evangelists that Drive Sales and Growth in a Non-traditional Way
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A business model, inaugurated in China, and fueled by the Chinese diaspora, is facilitating a new way of doing business. What TikTok did for social sharing, Access Brand Management (ABM) is doing for brands and products. ABM’s insight: The world is awash in great products and brands that never see their way to market. Now, with such ABM’s proprietary turnkey platform, these world-changing products can make it to market and succeed, inspiring an entire ecosystem of small businesses and entrepreneurs whose better products and solutions can now find a path to sales, market penetration, and commercial success.
Powered by ABM, the CRM system of Access Corporate Group, a community of brand entrepreneurs can now build their own business promoting their life-changing products through established social channels. This distinct group of consumer-merchants are the strongest advocates and ambassadors of ABM, bringing a heightened level of influence to generate sales while providing real and insightful customer feedback.
“Sure, there are global platforms where you can list your products for sale, but ABM is the only one that allows our clients to build a distinctive brand,” said Livia Wang, Chief Brand Officer. “Our model is all about efficient brand management at the speed of the internet, that not only sets up our clients for success, but includes a process for customer promotion, acquisition, and sales that leads the online retail industry.” With over 100 international brands on its roster and 100,000 resellers worldwide, ABM’s proven success platform is expanding to North America. But it’s a two-way street: ABM is also looking for excellent North American products to introduce to Asia and the world— premium, innovative products that complement modern healthy lifestyles, that surprise and delight customers.
Key to ABM’s success is the Chinese diaspora, Chinese consumers who have settled in international cities outside of China. These new, affluent, and brand-driven consumers are always in discovery mode, looking for the next branded product that enhances and makes their lives more beautiful and enjoyable. According to a recent research report*, conducted online in China and Hong Kong, and published by Hamazaki Wong, RIWI, and Vivintel, more than 130 million Chinese adults are considering migration to the United States in the next two years, with 60 million Chinese adults considering relocating to Canada. These large numbers are unlikely to be realized (people change their minds, destination country quotas are restrictive, immigration policy, family circumstances may change, etc.) but their magnitude and effect on the world — and consumer markets — cannot be overlooked.
By following its customers, ABM has cultivated KOLs (key opinion leaders) and KOCs (key opinion consumers), a global army of evangelists, for their products and brands. KOLs are important, but equally significant, ABM has cultivated a world of KOCs – key opinion consumers – ABM ambassadors who are true product advocates. KOCs are buyers who influence their immediate circle of family and friends, creating authentic engagements that complement KOLs in a meaningful way. In this way, ABM is fostering a non-traditional merit-based marketplace that’s accessible, turnkey, and optimized to go-to-market quickly and efficiently, without the need for major start-up processes that are associated with traditional brand management.
ABM has identified Canada as its next expansion country. Hot Expo, the highly acclaimed international brand exhibition curated by ABM, debuted in North Vancouver on July 17 and 18. By staging a trendy two-day brand exhibition, ABM presented Canada with 10 popular brands from Australia, New Zealand and the United States in wellness, beauty and lifestyle industries. The event attracted over 2,500 attendees from the Greater Vancouver Area, including buyers, media, entrepreneurs and influencers whose lists of online followers exceeds 10 million. It is believed to be the largest celebrity brand-selection event in Canada in 2022 attracting thousands of attendees.
“With its rich diversity of customers and acceptance of cultures, the Canadian market is a natural next step for Access. Our launch in July along with our engagement with KOLs and KOCs has already proven fruitful. We look forward to fostering long and prosperous relationships powered by ABM,” said Ms. Wang.
About Access Corporate Group
Founded in 2017, award-winning Access Corporate Group is an innovative, comprehensive brand management company with a global business ecosystem that ensures end-to-end connection between brands and consumers. Equipped with a holistic approach to brand development, marketing and distribution, Access connects ten million consumers around the globe to a curated selection of premium beauty, wellness and lifestyle brands. Key to its success is Access Brand Management (ABM), its innovative and pioneering reseller management platform, which empowers a thriving community of brand influencers to build their own businesses for successful entrepreneurship through established social channels. Access is founded by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, with a mission is to become one of the top ten brand management companies, globally.
Fraser Institute News Release: Federal government’s proposed drug changes mean potentially lower prices but reduced access and innovation
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ottawa’s drug pricing changes may result in lower costs, but will also likely reduce Canadians’ access to life-saving pharmaceuticals and potentially discourage investment in Canada’s pharmaceutical sector, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank.
“The core issue is that Ottawa’s changes to the Patented Medicines Regulations are intended to reduce prices, but will also likely result in delayed – or worse, limited – access to new life-saving medicines,” said Kristina Acri, Chair of the Economics and Business Department at Colorado College, senior fellow at the Fraser Institute and author of An Evaluation of the Proposed PMPRB Amendments.
The Patented Medicines Prices Review Board’s (PMPRB) recently announced amendments to the Patented Medicines Regulations.
The amendments notably change the group of countries used for comparison to determine drug prices in Canada. Specifically, Switzerland and the United States have been removed in favour of a set of countries that generally have lower prices, but also access to fewer new and innovative drugs.
These changes will have significant consequences for Canadians because the potential lower prices will discourage pharmaceutical companies from launching new products in Canada. Moreover, Ottawa’s changes designed to reduce drug prices will also reduce the financial incentives to develop and manufacture new medicines, treatments, and cures in Canada.
Crucially, COVID-19 vaccines were effectively exempt from regular PMPRB pricing oversight, suggesting that the federal government is aware of the discouraging effect such restrictions have on innovation in the pharmaceutical industry.
“Affordability is important but so, too, is making sure Canadians have access to the best medicines in the world,” Acri said.
“Ottawa’s proposed changes to drive down drug prices will have an impact on peoples’ access to new life-saving medicines, and Canadians should be aware of the trade-off the government is making.”
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TORONTO CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL WAS “ON DE ROAD AGAIN” EMANCIPATION DAY WEEKEND TO CELEBRATE FREEDOM, DIVERSITY, AND CARIBBEAN HERITAGE
(TORONTO, ON – August 15th, 2022) - The Toronto Caribbean Carnival returned with spirit and colour after three years to celebrate 55 years of carnival in Toronto. The world-famous Grand Parade showcased Caribbean music, vibrant culture, and a spectacular display of costumes.
An electrifying lineup of Mas Bands competed for the title of Band of the Year at the Exhibition Place on July 30, 2022. Saldenah Carnival was crowned 2022 Band of the Year with the theme Streets on Fire, winning for the 21st time.
The Toronto Caribbean Carnival took place over four exciting weeks cumulating at the Grand Parade. Competing Mas Bands were judged on the intricate details of their costumes, performance, and how the costume represented the theme of each band.
This year, the carnival introduced a new theme “Embrace the Carnival in You," which yielded an exciting lineup of events, including Kiddies for Mas - Junior King & Queen Showcase and Junior Parade.
Festival favorites also included the OCPA Calypso Showcase, King & Queen Showcase, Pan Alive with a special tribute to Mike Phillips, and the Grand Parade.
In celebration of the 55th anniversary of the festival, the Toronto Caribbean Carnival introduced "Kiddies for Mas". A separate festival with two events that took place in Scarborough - the Junior King & Queen Showcase at the Scarborough Town Center and Junior Carnival Parade in the Township of Malvern.
Carnival Nationz won four awards at the Junior King & Queen Showcase - Junior Individual Male (under 5), Junior Individual Male (6-10 years old), Junior Individual Female (6-10 years old), and Junior Female (under 16 years old). Toronto Revellers were crowned winners of Junior King (under 16 years old) and Junior Queen (under 16 years old).
The Junior Parde took place on July 16th in the Township of Malvern with special guest appearances from the Honourable Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, His Worship, John Tory - Mayor of Toronto, and Deputy Mayor Michael Thompson. Carnival Nationz was crowned “Band of the Year" with the theme Queens and Goddesses.
The adult King and Queen Showcase was an eye-catching display of creativity featuring over 50 elaborate costumes and took place at Lamport Stadium on July 28, 2022.
Carnival Nationz won three awards at the King & Queen Showcase – King of the Bands, Individual Male, and Individual Female. Tribal Carnival was crowned Queen of the Bands. The Toronto Revellers were awarded the Ontario Science Centre Innovation Award, and SugaCayne Mas was honourably mentioned in their first year of competition.
The Toronto Caribbean Carnival has grown from a single parade on University Avenue to a month-long festival with over a dozen events attracting over 1 million spectators annually and 195,000 international visitors to the City of Toronto each year.
To close out the festival season, the Trinidad and Tobago Consulate is holding a free celebration of Trinidad and Tobago’s 60th Independence at Yonge-Dudas Square on August 27th and 28th.
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About Toronto Caribbean Carnival
As one of the largest festivals in Canada, the Toronto Caribbean Carnival is an astonishing display of Caribbean visual, culinary, and performing arts that draws thousands of people from across Canada and the World to Toronto each summer to celebrate freedom, diversity, and inclusion. This year, the Toronto Caribbean Carnival celebrates the 55th Anniversary of the Grand Parade, which was first gifted to Canada by the Caribbean Community during Canada's centennial celebrations. www.torontocarnival.ca
Skilled Trades College of Canada (STC) Now Accepting Applications for the Scottie Barnes Scholarship for Black and Indigenous Students
Barnes and STC plan to award four scholarships annually over the next three years at a value of $20,000 per student
TORONTO, Aug. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skilled Trades College of Canada and Toronto Raptors’ Rookie of the Year, Scottie Barnes, are inviting black and Indigenous students to “shoot their shot” for a chance to win one of four scholarships that will kickstart their career in the skilled trades industry. Applications are open from August 15, 2022 to September 30, 2022, with winners being chosen by Barnes and the admissions team at STC by fall 2022.
“We want to jumpstart people’s futures and expose them to exciting career opportunities they may not have considered before,” said Barnes. “Through this scholarship with STC, we hope to empower the next generation of tradespeople and present them with new life opportunities. There are multiple routes to career success and the trades are one of them!”
The Scottie Barnes Scholarship is aimed to provide more educational opportunities to underserved communities and youth in Canada. Students will “get the skills to pay the bills” – a phrase Barnes coined during his on-campus visit, which he felt embodied the spirit and life-changing opportunity being offered with STC.
Students awarded scholarships will be eligible to become an apprentice in their trade of choice and have their full tuition, learning materials, tools and textbooks covered for the duration of the program—a combined value of $20,000 per scholarship. Winners will also be invited to a Raptor’s game in the fall and get a chance to meet Barnes in person.
Applicants can apply for the Scottie Barnes Scholarship in one of four ways:
Get Social: Post your application video on Instagram or TikTok and tag @STC_Canada, as well as submit your name, number, date of birth, email, and address via direct message;
This is the first round of scholarships being awarded through Barnes and STC’s partnership, which was announced in early 2022. Together they plan to award four scholarships annually over the next three years.
About Skilled Trades College of Canada Skilled Trades College of Canada is a leading provider of pre-apprenticeship skilled trades training in the Greater Toronto Area. They have five campuses, including their two newest facilities in Toronto East and Ajax. For over 15 years, their industry-renowned, 12-week programs give students the necessary skills, ongoing mentorship and opportunities to succeed in a career in plumbing, electrical, home renovations, and data and smart home wiring.
Indeed Labs™ Is Now Available at Target and It’s All Under $30 New York, NY - August 15, 2022 - Canadian skincare brand Indeed Labs™is excited to announce its rollout of approachable, science-based, and affordable skincare into Target stores across the United States. Commencing August 15, 2022, Indeed Labs™ launches in-store and online at Target.com with five hero products, including the TikTok-viral and cult-favorite Nanoblur blurring cream. All products are cruelty-free, fragrance-free, responsibly-sourced, and created with science-backed formulas. Leading the way in science and innovation, Indeed Labs™ uses high levels of actives to create products that give consumers the real results they’re looking for.
Indeed Labs™ revolutionary products in Target include award-winning Nanoblur™ Instant Skin-Blurring Cream whichinstantly blurs and filters skin, minimizing the look of enlarged pores, shine, wrinkles, blemishes and crow’s feet while leaving skin with a silky-smooth finish. The Peptalash™ Lengthening Lash Treatment is an innovative eyelash enhancing serum that targets eyelash growth to lengthen, thicken and strengthen lashes. It can also be used on eyebrows! Snoxin II™ Facial Line & Wrinkle Fighting Serum is a supercharged serum developed with XEP-018™, a clinically proven biomimetic peptide that minimizes muscle contractions to instantly soften the appearance of dynamic lines and wrinkles; it delivers both instant and long-term results including smoother and more even-textured skin, maximum moisture retention, and improved elasticity. Vitamin C Brightening Drops restores your skin’s luminosity, radiance, and brightness with the power of vitamin C, a potent antioxidant your skin will be thankful for! Vitamin C brightening drops use an encapsulated and non-phototoxic form of pure ascorbic acid (vitamin C), volcanic soil, and hyaluronic acid that work together to even skin tone, reduce hyperpigmentation, and brighten the appearance of skin. And finally, Hydraluron™ Moisture Jelly rejuvenates dry, dull skin with a unique jelly moisturizer that saturates the skin with fast-absorbing ingredients. Filled with hyaluronic acid and PatchH20™ technology, it works to combat dullness, dehydration, dryness and signs of premature aging by providing the skin with instant and long-lasting hydration. This expanded footprint in Target brick and mortar stores will broaden Indeed Labs™ reach to bring highly targeted skincare with transparency and accessible pricing into the United States market. “As a Canadian brand with a robust global community, this launch in Target is monumental for us,” says Dimitra Davidson, President and COO of Indeed Labs™. “We know the brand will resonate with the Target shopper, who is discerning and is looking for affordable, unique and high-quality products. We are incredibly excited to be expanding our community within the US market.” Indeed Labs™ is now available in Target stores and Target.com with prices ranging from $19.99 - $29.99. For more information and to schedule an interview contact indeedlabs@michelemariepr.com About Indeed Labs™: Indeed Labs may be playful, but they don’t play around when it comes to skincare. Wild claims, fancy packaging, and photoshopped skin don’t give people real results. Science-based formulas do. That’s why Indeed Labs creates products with premium quality, clinically proven ingredients that are responsibly-sourced. Since inception, the mission has been to change the way consumers look at skincare and their skincare journey. The brand strives to be the one consumers turn to for real results, and formulas driven by science. Always at the forefront of innovation, their goal is to revolutionize the skincare industry with trusted products that deliver the results consumers are looking for, at wallet friendly prices.
How to Get Your Tooth Replaced After Knocking it out During Training
Training hard for your sport or just to meet your fitness goals often means pushing your body to its limits. While you might do your best to avoid injuries, the truth is that there is always some degree of risk in every sport. Knocking out your tooth hurts, but you don’t have to lose your winning smile. Make sure to follow these steps after a dental injury to set yourself up for a full recovery.
Apply First Aid Right Away
Dental injuries can often be quite traumatic. You’ll want to apply gauze or a clean washcloth to any mouth wounds that are bleeding. If you can find the tooth that got knocked out, then you can also preserve it by placing it in a glass of milk. You might also need to apply a cold compress to the outside of your cheek near the injury to reduce swelling. Once you’ve stabilized your injury, you can then contact a dentist to arrange for emergency care.
Strengthen Your Tooth With a Crown
At your dental appointment, the dentist will check to determine the full extent of your injuries. In some cases, the whole tooth might not have been knocked out. If this is the case, then dental crowns are an option that can cover up the broken portion of your tooth, so that you don’t have to plan for a full extraction.
Follow the After Care Instructions
Getting a crown or other type of tooth repair is a relatively simple procedure. However, you will need to practice some self-care to ensure that your teeth and gums heal properly. Before you leave the office, make sure you understand and can do all of the follow-up instructions. Learning how to brush and floss around your crown makes it possible to prevent infections and pain.
Find Ways to Protect Your Teeth
Once you’ve been through a dental emergency, you might worry about it happening again. Your tooth restoration is strong, but it is also vulnerable to breaking, just like your natural teeth. Talk to your dentist about wearing a mouthguard during your sports activities. Wearing a custom-fit mouthguard helps to reduce pressure on your teeth if you experience a blow to your mouth.
Waiting too long to seek dental care can dramatically reduce your odds of a full recovery. If just a piece of your tooth got chipped, then you have options that can help you preserve the majority of its natural structure. Always check with your dentist to explore your options for tooth repair and replacement, and you’ll be able to look forward to flashing your grin during your next competition.
Arab American Influencer and Real Estate Agent Utilizes her Platform to Promote a Healthy Lifestyle
Thuraya Altai aims to spread self-love and body positivity through her YouTube channel and Instagram account.
Thuraya Altai is an Arab American influencer who was born in Iraq, but currently resides in Texas. During her childhood, she was incredibly close with her family in Iraq, but after moving to the U.S., it was difficult for her to be away from her support system as well as maintain social connections. As a result, she began meeting people from various backgrounds and expanded her knowledge of different cultures. These interactions shaped her to be open-minded and flexible, especially when confronted with changes and new ideologies. Altai is fluent in Arabic and English, as well as some Spanish. Her experiences in the U.S. molded her perspective, and she learned that being different is not wrong, it’s just different.
Thuraya is a Youtuber with over 350,000 subscribers, and she is actively posting one video per week. Her channel aims to encourage ways to live a healthy lifestyle which includes self-care tips and workout routines. She utilizes her platform to promote the importance of self-love and acceptance, as well as providing fashion and style inspiration on her Instagram.
Altai is currently a model, lifestyle influencer, and real estate agent who also specializes in discussing real estate trends and investing. She is a member of the Houston Association of REALTORS®, and is knowledgeable in the processes of buying, selling, and renting properties. She aids her clients in the process of finding the right property, pricing, and negotiations to provide her clients with the most optimal experience when finding their forever homes.
Altai shares, “Being real and transparent is key, but being different and not being afraid to show it is what makes you stand out.”
About Thuraya Altai
Thuraya is an Arab American influencer and content creator, currently living in Houston, Texas. Thuraya began working in fashion and beauty at age 17. During this time Thuraya walked runway fashion shows all over Texas while finishing her high school education from Anderson High School. From runway shows to photo shoots, her lifestyle as a model helped her grow her social media presence during high school, and after graduating from the University of Houston, she began documenting her life on YouTube where her followers enjoy watching her from all over the world. Thuraya managed to grow her YouTube and Instagram presence in a unique way, with over 350,000 subscribers and 29 million views on her YouTube channel.
Thuraya is known for her daily vlogs on her YouTube channel, in addition to her rising popularity as a fashion influencer on her Instagram @thurayaaltai. She has been collaborating with various fashion, skincare, and beauty brands including: Verb Hair, YSL Beauty, Armani Beauty, Sephora, Urban Decay, SHEIN, PrettyLittleThing, Revolve, Teddy Blake, Lattier Fashion, Dossier Perfume, Rose Forever NY, Los Angeles Apparel, Bluu Patio Furniture, Fashion Nova, Naked Wolfe, and many others.
In addition to her passion for content creation and her social media, Thuraya is a real estate investor and agent in Texas. With her connections and knowledge in real estate, she is able to help hundreds of her clients invest in real estate.
CMPA HOSTS EDUCATION SESSION TO ENHANCE DOCTOR - PATIENT RELATIONSHIPS
Better Together! Collaborative conversations with colleagues and patients
OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 15, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) addressed the important topic of communications with patients and colleagues during a half-day education session today.
Physician members explored the role relationships play in the ability of healthcare providers to not just cope, but to meet the unprecedented challenges of today's complex healthcare environment, and the important impact these relationships have on patient safety.
During the half-day session, held both on-site in Vancouver and online, CMPA physician advisors presented data-driven evidence, gained through analysis of our extensive medico-legal data, demonstrating how healthy relationships facilitate safe care. The program identified practical communication tools to support effective relationships, both with patients and their families, as well as with colleagues, to advance patient safety.
Conversations with patients
There is a large body of evidence that shows the link between challenging encounters and their effects on patient care.
"We all know that having healthy relationships with our patients is important. Given how challenging the last few years have been, now more than ever these healthy relationships support safe care," said Dr. Armand Aalamian, Executive Director, Learning at the CMPA. "We need a trusting relationship so that our patients, an integral part of the team, are forthcoming with us. So that they don't hold back, and tell us what their hopes, their fears, and expectations are."
"By building better doctor-patient relationships, this can lead to more rewarding encounters, which can be a powerful mitigator to moral injury and burnout. This then increases patient safety and patient satisfaction, and in turn decreases medico-legal risk for doctors," said Lisa Calder, CMPA CEO.
Conversations with colleagues
Participants also reviewed the concept of psychological safety within healthcare teams and how it can positively impact safe medical care. Facilitators focused on the relationship between physicians and colleagues and the importance of conversations that matter. These conversations allow healthcare teams to explore new ideas and try new things, challenge old assumptions, learn, and innovate.
"It is important to encourage conversations that matter," said Dr. Aalamian. "Creating a space for these conversations will strengthen relationships among team members and result in more rewarding interactions with patients. This will optimize the physicians' competency and lead to safe and improved care for patients."
Physician members were provided with simple rules, or strategies, that they can implement to foster psychological safety and develop these relationships that are so crucial to the well-being of the healthcare team and for the well-being of patients.
Understanding that the healthcare system is deeply interconnected and that no one person can have the whole picture, the CMPA will continue to provide learning opportunities to support physicians in fostering relationships with team members to help create a psychologically safe environment and lead to improved care for patients.
For more information, or to schedule an interview: media@cmpa.org
About the CMPA
The CMPA is a not-for-profit association that delivers efficient, high quality physician-to-physician advice and assistance in medico-legal matters, including the provision of appropriate compensation, on behalf of our members, to patients injured by negligent medical care (fault in Québec). Our evidence-based products and services enhance the safety of medical care, reducing unnecessary patient harm and healthcare costs.
As Canada's largest physician organization and with the support of our over 105,000 physician members, the CMPA collaborates, advocates, and effects positive change on important healthcare and medico-legal issues. The Association is governed by an elected Council of physicians.
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM CMPA INFORMATION SESSION: Medico-legal realities emerging from the pandemic—Opportunities and challenges of virtual care
OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 15, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) held its first hybrid information session today on the Medico-legal realities emerging from the pandemic—Opportunities and challenges of virtual care. The session was held as part of the CMPA's 2022 Annual Meeting and Conference. Physician members in attendance, both in-person in Vancouver, B.C. and online, heard from a highly distinguished panel, who provided their views and shared their considerable experience on this timely and relevant topic.
Moderated by Dr. Kendall Ho, Professor and Lead—Digital Emergency Medicine Unit, UBC Faculty of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, the panel of experts discussed the barriers and enablers to integrating virtual care more prominently into our healthcare system.
Physician members in attendance learned to recognize the opportunities and medico-legal challenges that have emerged from the widespread adoption of virtual care, and reflected on factors that contribute to using virtual care safely.
Dr. Ho began the information session by outlining his personal perspective on the key challenges and opportunities to the safe provision of virtual care. In his opening remarks, Dr. Ho suggested that: "In the new normal of healthcare, physicians will need to take part in a timely and relevant professional dialogue to discern the best approaches to integrate virtual and in-person care, now and for the future."
In its examination of the future of virtual care, the CMPA recommends that existing processes for managing follow-up care, making investigation requests, and using documentation processes designed for in-person care, be modified to also accommodate virtual clinical encounters. The Association advises, however, that virtual care should only be offered when appropriate to the circumstances and when it will meet the patient's needs.
In deciding whether to provide virtual care to their patients, physicians should be guided by what is in the patient's best interest. While this may include convenience, more importantly it should be based on the safety of the medical care to be provided.
"As physicians continue to integrate virtual care into their practices in new ways and more than ever before, the CMPA is committed to playing an active role in continuing to promote the safe, and effective delivery of virtual care," said CMPA CEO Dr. Lisa Calder. "As the CMPA modernizes its offerings, we remain committed to providing timely medico-legal advice and assistance to our members who face medico-legal problems, including as they learn to effectively leverage the benefits of virtual care and mitigate its risks."
As the provision of virtual care continues to evolve as a safe modality in the future of healthcare delivery, the Association is committed to working with members and stakeholders collaboratively to do its part in supporting a system that fosters sustainable approaches to the delivery of effective and safe virtual care for Canadians.
In addition to emphasizing the need for a collaborative approach, the CMPA strongly also recommends that education on the provision of safe virtual care be incorporated into medical school curriculums in undergraduate, graduate and continuing professional development programs.
As Canada's largest provider of continuing professional education, the CMPA is well positioned to contribute to safe medical care learning and the delivery of safe virtual care. Using peer-reviewed research results, obtained from the analysis of its extensive collection of medico-legal data, the CMPA develops modern learning programs and resources that enhance the safety of medical care and reduce medico-legal risk in areas such as virtual care.
While it is not the CMPA's role to set standards, the CMPA is ready to foster collaboration and encourage national specialty societies, Colleges and other healthcare organizations to develop clear specialty-specific clinical practice guidelines and professional standards that are consistent across the country to support the safe integration of virtual care with in-person care.
The Association will continue to raise important issues such as technological infrastructure and patient privacy and security issues to ensure they are addressed in the development of future standards of practice for virtual care.
For further information, or to request an interview: media@cmpa.org
About the CMPA
The CMPA is a not-for-profit association that delivers efficient, high quality physician-to-physician advice and assistance in medico-legal matters, including the provision of appropriate compensation, on behalf of our members, to patients injured by negligent medical care (fault in Québec). Our evidence-based products and services enhance the safety of medical care, reducing unnecessary patient harm and healthcare costs.
As Canada's largest physician organization and with the support of our over 105,000 physician members, the CMPA collaborates, advocates, and effects positive change on important healthcare and medico-legal issues. The Association is governed by an elected Council of physicians.
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