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Policy Type

Policy resolution

Last Reviewed

2014-03-01

Date

1989-08-23

Topics

Health care and patient safety

Population health/ health equity/ public health

Resolution

GC89-46

That the Canadian Medical Association recommend: a) that the federal departments of transport and consumer and corporate affairs enact legislation for the purpose of setting national safety standards for all-terrain vehicles, b) that provincial governments be urged to review and strengthen regulations related to the use of all-terrain vehicles, c) that provincial governments be urged to introduce a specific driver's licence category for all-terrain vehicle drivers; such licence would require demonstrating competence in handling the vehicle.

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That the Canadian Medical Association recommend: a) that the federal departments of transport and consumer and corporate affairs enact legislation for the purpose of setting national safety standards for all-terrain vehicles, b) that provincial governments be urged to review and strengthen regulations related to the use of all-terrain vehicles, c) that provincial governments be urged to introduce a specific driver's licence category for all-terrain vehicle drivers; such licence would require demonstrating competence in handling the vehicle.

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Policy resolution

Last Reviewed

2020-02-29

Date

1990-08-23

Topics

Health care and patient safety

Physician practice/ compensation/ forms

Resolution

GC90-96

The Canadian Medical Association recommends that all physicians ensure that they have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

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The Canadian Medical Association recommends that all physicians ensure that they have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

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Policy resolution

Last Reviewed

2017-03-04

Date

1975-06-25

Topics

Health care and patient safety

Resolution

GC75-20

That the Canadian Medical Association draw the attention of its members to the need for first aid knowledge by the general public and that members be encouraged to become more active in the promotion and teaching of first aid.

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That the Canadian Medical Association draw the attention of its members to the need for first aid knowledge by the general public and that members be encouraged to become more active in the promotion and teaching of first aid.

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Policy resolution

Last Reviewed

2017-03-04

Date

1980-09-15

Topics

Health care and patient safety

Resolution

GC80-27

That the Canadian Medical Association strongly support continued research by industry and government in the design of protective systems for passengers in motor vehicles.

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That the Canadian Medical Association strongly support continued research by industry and government in the design of protective systems for passengers in motor vehicles.

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