Notice to CMPA members: The member sign in will be unavailable due to maintenance from 6:00 p.m. ET on November 21, 2025, until 6:00 p.m. ET on November 23, 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience.

It's #DigitalHealthWeek! Are you using or considering AI scribe technology? Check out our article answering questions about: ➡️Patient consent ➡️Accuracy of notes ➡️Privacy and security ➡️Record retention ow.ly/xMtC50RCVpW #MedSky #ArtificialIntelligence #AIMed #ThinkDigitalHealth

Your patient is an injured worker. What are the key considerations physicians need to know related to duty to report? CMPA answers: ow.ly/e3Rw50T6zlg #MedSky #CdnHealth

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The CMPA website, including the member portal, is currently unavailable due to a major global service disruption affecting Cloudflare, the security provider that supports our site and many others. A message will be posted here when our website is back up.

A 2024 CMPA study reveals patient perceptions of certain interpersonal dynamics increase physicians’ risk of medico-legal complaints. What are those factors? Find out ➡️ ow.ly/ozXW50W4rtn #MedSky

DYK? Texting about patient care can come with medico-legal risks. Learn strategies to: ➡️Maintain patient confidentiality ➡️Support clear communication ➡️Prevent potential negative perceptions ow.ly/27rj50UX7II #MedSky #MedEd

DYK? CMPA provides helpful advice & resources on key medico-legal issues ranging from: 🔹 Scarcity of resources 🔹 #VirtualCare 🔹 #MAID and more Explore our Key Issues page: ow.ly/pjFl50RCWQf #MedSky

Today, we honour all of Canada’s soldiers and civilians who served our country, past and present. The poppy, our nation’s enduring symbol of our remembrance and gratitude for their incredible sacrifices, is worn close to our hearts. #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay

DYK? ➡️ Implicit bias in healthcare can contribute to diagnostic & treatment errors. Learn how to identify & mitigate its impact in your practice with a self-guided, #CMPALearning activity— Clinical reasoning: The impact of bias: ow.ly/UyJY50TktUu #MedEd

Thinking of using #AI to write a response to a College complaint? While it can alleviate physicians’ heavy workload, there are risks in doing so. Read our advice: ow.ly/A7i550U2agK#AI #MedSky #ArtificialIntelligence #AIMed #eHealth

Physicians can be pulled into family dispute situations—including being asked to provide an opinion or evidence. Read CMPA’s advice: ow.ly/USzK50WExyI

Physicians: You’ve been notified of a College complaint—What should you do? 1️⃣ Know that you are not alone and CMPA is here for you. 2️⃣Read our practical steps, including advice on writing a response + a case scenario. 🔗https://ow.ly/U4JM50Xm6VQ #MedSky

Before providing an expert opinion, CMPA advises you should consider the following two things: ow.ly/juWO50SlKQ8 #MedSky

Notice to CMPA members: The member sign in will be unavailable due to maintenance from 12:00 p.m. ET on November 1, 2025, until 12:00 p.m. ET on November 2, 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Our KNOW YOUR RISK resources provide medico-legal data for specific clinical specialties to enhance #PatientSafety: ➡️ Factors associated with patient harm ➡️ Peer expert criticisms ➡️ Your medico-legal risk vs. others in your specialty 🔗 www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/...#PatientSafety: #CPSW2025 #CMPAResearch

For #CPSW2025, we’re sharing #CMPAResearch benefitting physicians and supporting #PatientSafety: Our recent studies explore: 🔸Patients and suicide—Factors involving medico-legal events 🔸Physician-patient relationship dynamics in complaints Learn more: www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/...

#CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth! Case scenario: A staff member downloads patient records from the office #EMR... ...to an unsecured memory stick to work on them at home... .... but then misplaces the memory stick. 1/2

This week is #CPSW2025 and we’re sharing #CMPALearning resources: 1️⃣ Cultural safety – Good practices: www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/... 2️⃣ Patient-centred communication – Good practices: www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/...#CPSW2025#CMPALearning#CPSW #PatientSafety 1/2

Physician advocacy is essential to assist patients and improve #CdnHealth. With the evolving challenges Canadian physicians face, remembering medico-legal considerations is key. Read our article ➡️ ow.ly/pfiV50VJXSy + ▶️Webinar: ow.ly/WeMw50VJXSz

It’s #CPSW2025. This year’s theme is All Voices for Safer Care. Thank you to @he-es-canada.bsky.social for inviting Canadians to make space for all voices and listen more deeply. #PatientSafety

CMPA members: The October 2025 eBulletin has arrived.

It’s #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth! DYK: Provincial and federal governments have amended existing privacy laws or are introducing new laws. Read CMPA’s recent advice on privacy requirements: ow.ly/WCbu50TSRrh#CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth! #HealthPrivacy #MedTwitter #DigitalHealth

Increasing mental health concerns among Canadian patients—How does this impact physicians? CMPA offers guidance on: ➡️Complexities in mental health diagnoses ➡️Considerations for referral ➡️Importance of documentation PLUS, 2 case examples: www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/...

It’s #RuralHealthWeek! To Canada's physicians & HC providers practising in rural communities from coast, to coast, to coast—Thank you!! Your skills, resourcefulness & care make all the difference.❤️ To @srpcanada.bsky.social: Thank you for championing this vital work. #RuralDoctors #cdnhealth

CMPA members: Are you reading CMPA eBulletin? It’s relevant, medico-legal information and MORE. #MedSky

Why #CMPALearning? ➡️ #CPD workshops ➡️ Webinars ➡️ eLearning ➡️ Good Practices With medico-legal considerations you need to know. Explore here: ow.ly/rrlT50VtcJC#CMPALearning?#CPD#FOAMed #MedEd

Physicians, the Well-Being Index (WBI) is now available. Log into your CMPA account today and access the WBI. 🔹Assess your well-being 🔹Track your progress over time 🔗 www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/... #MedTwitter #MedEd #PhysicianWellness#PhysicianHealth

DYK? All practising type of work (TOW) codes include assistance at surgery, administrative medicine, and teaching in Canada. Learn more about CMPA member TOW codes and their inclusions/exclusions: www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/... #CMPAtips

From research labs to hospital wings, physicians of Latin heritage are making remarkable contributions to Canadian healthcare. This #LatinAmericanHeritageMonth, we honour your skill, service, and spirit.

This #LatinAmericanHeritageMonth, we honour the strength, diversity, & achievements of Latin physicians & communities across Canada. Thank you for your important contributions to healthcare in Canada. #cdnhealth #LatinAmericanHeritageMonth

Severe jaundice in newborns can lead to potentially serious complications. What precautions can physicians take? CMPA answers and shares 6 considerations informed by medico-legal data. ➡️ www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/...

It’s #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth! Cyberattacks directed at HC organizations, clinics, & physician offices can have a crippling effect on healthcare systems & impact patient care & #PatientSafety. What preventive actions can you take? ow.ly/ZWjk50TST0t#CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth!#PatientSafety.#DigitalHealth

Notice of office closure: Monday, October 13. (Thanksgiving) Automated phone services will remain available, but there will be no callbacks during this period. CMPA’s online self-service options are accessible on our website. We will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 14.

Physicians: You’ve been notified of a College complaint—What should you do? 1️⃣ Know that you are not alone and CMPA is here for you. 2️⃣ Read our practical steps, including advice on writing a response + a case scenario. 🔗 www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/advice-pu...

Physicians: Mental health concerns among patients are on the rise and this can impact different areas of your practice. Read our article for helpful advice + 2 case examples: www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/...

CMPA provides medico-legal advice to physicians. We are not an insurance company. CMPA provides members with support & services. In return, members are expected to practise in a manner consistent with the values of the medical profession. ▶️ Watch: http://ow.ly/8Ry450Q...

“Is there a doctor on board?” Physicians: You may have faced similar emergencies outside of a clinical setting and have questions about: 🔸Your ethical and legal obligations 🔸Risks and protection if you help CMPA offers advice on being a good Samaritan: www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/...

Serious infections from intravenous opioid use are becoming more common and can pose serious diagnostic challenges for physicians. CMPA provides a strong case example, diagnostic considerations, and practical info—especially for #EmergencyMedicine physicians. 🔗 www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/...

DYK? You can use the convenient “Find my fee” tool to search your 2026 fee based on type of work and region. 🔗 www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/... #CMPAtips

Medical tourism: What are the risks for patients and their physicians? CMPA provides guidance on medico-legal considerations and responsibilities before and after travel. ➡️ www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/...

🚨 Last call to seek nomination through the Nominating Committee! 🚨 Today is the final day to submit your candidacy for consideration by the CMPA Nominating Committee. Take this opportunity to lead and make a difference in Canadian healthcare. ow.ly/Fr2P50WVZXV #MedSky

Today, we reflect on the painful legacy of residential schools, learn from survivors’ stories, and act with purpose, as we walk the path of Truth & Reconciliation together. #NDTR #TruthAndReconciliation #cdnhealth

Canadian physicians: curious about the medical uses of #AI? From scribe software, to diagnostic and research aids? Read CMPA’s position paper and get informed. ow.ly/vzXf50TIaJA

Thinking of using #AI to write a response to a College complaint? While it can alleviate physicians’ heavy workload, there are risks in doing so. Read our advice: ow.ly/A7i550U2agK#AI #MedSky #ArtificialIntelligence #AIMed #eHealth

Physicians, the Well-Being Index (WBI) is now available. Log into your CMPA account today and access the WBI. 🔹Assess your well-being 🔹Track your progress over time 🔗 www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/... #MedSky #MedEd #PhysicianWellness#PhysicianHealth

⏳ Deadline alert: October 1, 2025 ⏳ Submit your candidacy for consideration by the CMPA Nominating Committee by October 1. Don't miss this chance to be part of #CMPACouncil and contribute to the future of Canadian healthcare. Learn more and submit today! ow.ly/Ns0H50WVZOm#CMPACouncil #MedSky

Did you know? We require details of your licensing and/or registration for each province/territory in which you work. Check your online member profile to be sure we have the correct info and update it as needed. ➡️ ow.ly/5kgv50WEyUs #CMPATips

CMPA members: Are you reading CMPA eBulletin? It’s relevant, medico-legal information and MORE. #MedSky

Physicians: Need guidance on addressing vaccine hesitancy in #CdnHealth? CMPA shares advice on: ➡️Informed consent ➡️Documentation ➡️Engaging with parents or adult patients 🔗 ow.ly/TFX350Wl7IN