That the Canadian Medical Association take a leadership role by action and example in educating the public about the level of alcohol consumption which may be hazardous to health.
That the Canadian Medical Association take a leadership role by action and example in educating the public about the level of alcohol consumption which may be hazardous to health.
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.
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.
a) That the Canadian Medical Association require the use of bicycle helmets at all activities that it sponsors or supports involving the use of bicycles,
b) That the Canadian Medical Association recommend to its divisions that they require the use of bicycle helmets at all activities that they sponsor or support involving the use of bicycles.
a) That the Canadian Medical Association require the use of bicycle helmets at all activities that it sponsors or supports involving the use of bicycles,
b) That the Canadian Medical Association recommend to its divisions that they require the use of bicycle helmets at all activities that they sponsor or support involving the use of bicycles.
Where safe alternatives exist, breast feeding should be avoided by mothers at high risk for HIV [human immunodeficiency virus] infection and by those known to be infected.
Where safe alternatives exist, breast feeding should be avoided by mothers at high risk for HIV [human immunodeficiency virus] infection and by those known to be infected.
That the Canadian Medical Association recommend that, since diets of less than 900 Kcal are rarely indicated,
a) physicians prescribing such diets ensure that they are aware of their indications, contraindications, appropriate management protocols and risks, and
b) physicians advise patients of potential complications and that an informed consent form be signed by prospective patients before prescribing such a diet.
That the Canadian Medical Association recommend that, since diets of less than 900 Kcal are rarely indicated,
a) physicians prescribing such diets ensure that they are aware of their indications, contraindications, appropriate management protocols and risks, and
b) physicians advise patients of potential complications and that an informed consent form be signed by prospective patients before prescribing such a diet.
That the Canadian Medical Association support the provision of health care services in local communities and deplore actions taken by provincial governments which may restrict such services.
That the Canadian Medical Association support the provision of health care services in local communities and deplore actions taken by provincial governments which may restrict such services.
That the Canadian Medical Association encourage strategies and opportunities during medical education that would enable physicians to be versed in medical economic related matters.
That the Canadian Medical Association encourage strategies and opportunities during medical education that would enable physicians to be versed in medical economic related matters.
That the Canadian Medical Association and its divisions continue to explore ways of improving Canadian Medical Association relationships with professional nursing associations.
That the Canadian Medical Association and its divisions continue to explore ways of improving Canadian Medical Association relationships with professional nursing associations.
That the Canadian Medical Association actively pursue the development of education programs in risk management in cooperation with its divisions, affiliates, and other appropriate organizations.
That the Canadian Medical Association actively pursue the development of education programs in risk management in cooperation with its divisions, affiliates, and other appropriate organizations.
