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Policy Type

Policy resolution

Last Reviewed

2020-02-29

Date

2008-08-20

Topics

Health systems, system funding and performance

Physician practice/ compensation/ forms

Health information and e-health

Resolution

GC08-95

The Canadian Medical Association, in consultation with provincial/territorial medical associations, the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, will work with professional regulatory/licensing bodies to establish a harmonized policy environment that would support physicians who are providing telehealth care in multiple jurisdictions.

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The Canadian Medical Association, in consultation with provincial/territorial medical associations, the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, will work with professional regulatory/licensing bodies to establish a harmonized policy environment that would support physicians who are providing telehealth care in multiple jurisdictions.

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Policy resolution

Last Reviewed

2020-02-29

Date

2008-08-20

Topics

Ethics and medical professionalism

Health information and e-health

Resolution

GC08-113

The Canadian Medical Association objects to the current practice of insurers, employers and other third parties requesting and gaining access to unlimited medical information obtained as a result of patients signing forms that grant unrestricted 'consent for release of medical information' when claiming eligibility for disability benefits.

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The Canadian Medical Association objects to the current practice of insurers, employers and other third parties requesting and gaining access to unlimited medical information obtained as a result of patients signing forms that grant unrestricted 'consent for release of medical information' when claiming eligibility for disability benefits.

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Policy resolution

Last Reviewed

2020-02-29

Date

2008-08-20

Topics

Ethics and medical professionalism

Health information and e-health

Health systems, system funding and performance

Resolution

GC08-114

The Canadian Medical Association and provincial/territorial medical associations will seek legislative amendments that make the requesting third party responsible for payment for the provision of medical information collected (with patient understanding and consent) for the purposes of a return to work program or accommodation in the workplace.

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The Canadian Medical Association and provincial/territorial medical associations will seek legislative amendments that make the requesting third party responsible for payment for the provision of medical information collected (with patient understanding and consent) for the purposes of a return to work program or accommodation in the workplace.

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Policy Type

Policy resolution

Last Reviewed

2017-03-04

Date

1976-06-25

Topics

Health information and e-health

Resolution

GC76-39

The Canadian Medical Association encourages the development of field projects for automated medical information systems for practising physicians

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The Canadian Medical Association encourages the development of field projects for automated medical information systems for practising physicians

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Policy Type

Policy resolution

Last Reviewed

2017-03-04

Date

2004-08-18

Topics

Health human resources

Health information and e-health

Physician practice/ compensation/ forms

Resolution

GC04-41

The Canadian Medical Association recommends that provincial and territorial authorities recognize that any type of remote consultation such as telemedicine and teleconsultation is a medical act to be duly compensated.

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The Canadian Medical Association recommends that provincial and territorial authorities recognize that any type of remote consultation such as telemedicine and teleconsultation is a medical act to be duly compensated.

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