That the Council on Health Policy and Economics assess the financial impact of the goods and services tax on the medical profession through membership surveys, audits, etc., and that the Canadian Medical Association continue to make representation to the government of Canada for fair treatment of the medical profession under the goods and services tax.
That the Council on Health Policy and Economics assess the financial impact of the goods and services tax on the medical profession through membership surveys, audits, etc., and that the Canadian Medical Association continue to make representation to the government of Canada for fair treatment of the medical profession under the goods and services tax.
That the Board approve as Canadian Medical Association policy the executive summary entitled "Health and Sustainable Development: the Role of the Medical Profession", including the recommendations contained in the executive summary; further that the supporting background document, dated May, 1991, be accepted.
That the Board approve as Canadian Medical Association policy the executive summary entitled "Health and Sustainable Development: the Role of the Medical Profession", including the recommendations contained in the executive summary; further that the supporting background document, dated May, 1991, be accepted.
That the Canadian Medical Association continue to monitor developments in regionalization/decentralization in Canada and abroad, particularly as they relate to the implications for the medical profession.
That the Canadian Medical Association continue to monitor developments in regionalization/decentralization in Canada and abroad, particularly as they relate to the implications for the medical profession.
That the admission policies of Canadian medical schools allow for application from out-of-province students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
That the admission policies of Canadian medical schools allow for application from out-of-province students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
That the Canadian Medical Association develop a complete practice management strategy that will address the physician's needs in areas of:
1. Professional Development (including PMI, Leadership Conference);
2. Office Automation (training physicians to deal with the rapidly changing technologies, including hardware requirements/options, new software developments, the paperless office, online applications, etc.).
3. Health Reform (assisting physicians in dealing with practice issues that arise out of the changes being implemented by provincial/territorial governments);
4. Personal Financial Services;
5. Practice Counselling for New Physicians (establishing a new practice, including type of practice (solo, group), the pros and cons of legal and tax implications, office design, etc.);
6. Audit process for Established Physicians (to allow established physicians to effectively evaluate their current practice and identify opportunities for greater efficiencies).
That the Canadian Medical Association develop a complete practice management strategy that will address the physician's needs in areas of:
1. Professional Development (including PMI, Leadership Conference);
2. Office Automation (training physicians to deal with the rapidly changing technologies, including hardware requirements/options, new software developments, the paperless office, online applications, etc.).
3. Health Reform (assisting physicians in dealing with practice issues that arise out of the changes being implemented by provincial/territorial governments);
4. Personal Financial Services;
5. Practice Counselling for New Physicians (establishing a new practice, including type of practice (solo, group), the pros and cons of legal and tax implications, office design, etc.);
6. Audit process for Established Physicians (to allow established physicians to effectively evaluate their current practice and identify opportunities for greater efficiencies).
