That in each province there be established a health advisory council to advise government in matters relating to health facilities and provision of health care services throughout the province, and that on this council there be representation from the provincial division of the Canadian Medical Association.
That in each province there be established a health advisory council to advise government in matters relating to health facilities and provision of health care services throughout the province, and that on this council there be representation from the provincial division of the Canadian Medical Association.
The Canadian Medical Association and provincial/territorial medical associations shall lend support in stimulating initiation and improvement of school health.
The Canadian Medical Association and provincial/territorial medical associations shall lend support in stimulating initiation and improvement of school health.
That the Canadian Medical Association favours the availability of multi-modal programmes to aid in dealing with the many faceted needs of the drug dependent population and taking into account the multi-drug use problem.
That the Canadian Medical Association favours the availability of multi-modal programmes to aid in dealing with the many faceted needs of the drug dependent population and taking into account the multi-drug use problem.
That the membership of the Canadian Medical Association clearly inform its patients, and the general public at large, of the hazards associated with the operation of motor vehicles, industrial equipment, etc., while under the influence of psycho-active substances, especially alcohol and antihistamines, and particularly the combination of such substances.
That the membership of the Canadian Medical Association clearly inform its patients, and the general public at large, of the hazards associated with the operation of motor vehicles, industrial equipment, etc., while under the influence of psycho-active substances, especially alcohol and antihistamines, and particularly the combination of such substances.
Whereas the subject of physician manpower is one of major concern and importance to the profession and the governments in Canada, and
Whereas it is essential that the profession have major input to the policies developed in this regard
Therefore be it resolved that the Board of Directors ensure that the appropriate body in the Canadian Medical Association continues to examine this subject of physician manpower, develops expertise in it, and provides advice to the board of directors in relation to it, on an ongoing basis.
Whereas the subject of physician manpower is one of major concern and importance to the profession and the governments in Canada, and
Whereas it is essential that the profession have major input to the policies developed in this regard
Therefore be it resolved that the Board of Directors ensure that the appropriate body in the Canadian Medical Association continues to examine this subject of physician manpower, develops expertise in it, and provides advice to the board of directors in relation to it, on an ongoing basis.
The impact of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the proposed Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) on Canadian physicians : Brief submitted to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance
That physicians, through the Canadian Medical Association, its Divisions and affiliates, should be involved in delineating principles to guide the development, use and evaluation of databases that provide linkages between health care utilization, socioeconomic status and other determinants of health and health status.
That physicians, through the Canadian Medical Association, its Divisions and affiliates, should be involved in delineating principles to guide the development, use and evaluation of databases that provide linkages between health care utilization, socioeconomic status and other determinants of health and health status.
That evidence-based approaches and wide stakeholder involvement are essential in the development and implementation of public policies designed to improve the health of the population both collectively and individually.
That evidence-based approaches and wide stakeholder involvement are essential in the development and implementation of public policies designed to improve the health of the population both collectively and individually.
That the Canadian Medical Association explore the changing relationships of physicians with their patients and communities related to the expanding role of patients in decision-making and self-care.
That the Canadian Medical Association explore the changing relationships of physicians with their patients and communities related to the expanding role of patients in decision-making and self-care.
That the Canadian Medical Association and its Divisions urge government to establish a framework to ensure that the development and implementation of public policy is guided by evidence-based health-impact analysis.
That the Canadian Medical Association and its Divisions urge government to establish a framework to ensure that the development and implementation of public policy is guided by evidence-based health-impact analysis.
That the Canadian Medical Association study ways in which the role of patient accountability and responsibility can be incorporated into models of health care.
That the Canadian Medical Association study ways in which the role of patient accountability and responsibility can be incorporated into models of health care.
That General Council support the continuation of an aggressive strategy at the federal level aimed at establishing equitable application of federal GST/HST tax policy.
That General Council support the continuation of an aggressive strategy at the federal level aimed at establishing equitable application of federal GST/HST tax policy.
That the Canadian Medical Association framework for physician involvement in possible new models of funding, management and delivery of health care include the following principle:
All new funding and service delivery models, including rostering, should be voluntary and negotiated exclusively with physicians.
That the Canadian Medical Association framework for physician involvement in possible new models of funding, management and delivery of health care include the following principle:
All new funding and service delivery models, including rostering, should be voluntary and negotiated exclusively with physicians.
That the Canadian Medical Association declare that the current level of funding of the Canadian medicare system is inadequate, resulting in a reduction in the quality of care in Canada.
That the Canadian Medical Association declare that the current level of funding of the Canadian medicare system is inadequate, resulting in a reduction in the quality of care in Canada.
That new models of health care funding and delivery must take into account the effects of the changing demographics of providers and patients and the effects these changes will have on the evolution of the health care system.
That new models of health care funding and delivery must take into account the effects of the changing demographics of providers and patients and the effects these changes will have on the evolution of the health care system.
That the Canadian Medical Association challenge the federal government to fund the health care system at a level sufficient to meet the health care needs of Canadians.
That the Canadian Medical Association challenge the federal government to fund the health care system at a level sufficient to meet the health care needs of Canadians.
That the Canadian Medical Association affirm with the provincial and territorial governments that funding for programs focusing on the determinants of health not adversely affect the level of funding of health care services.
That the Canadian Medical Association affirm with the provincial and territorial governments that funding for programs focusing on the determinants of health not adversely affect the level of funding of health care services.
