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Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
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The CMPA provides liability protection and risk management education to physicians. | Bluesky Français: @acpm-cmpa.ca

🔗 https://www.cmpa-acpm.ca/
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A 2024 CMPA study reveals patient perceptions of certain interpersonal dynamics increase physicians’ risk of medico-legal complaints.

What are those factors? Find out ➡️ ow.ly/ozXW50W4rtn

#MedSky
November 17, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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DYK? Texting about patient care can come with medico-legal risks. Learn strategies to:

➡️Maintain patient confidentiality
➡️Support clear communication
➡️Prevent potential negative perceptions

ow.ly/27rj50UX7II

#MedSky #MedEd
November 13, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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DYK? CMPA provides helpful advice & resources on key medico-legal issues ranging from:
🔹 Scarcity of resources
🔹 #VirtualCare
🔹 #MAID and more

Explore our Key Issues page: ow.ly/pjFl50RCWQf

#MedSky
November 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Today, we honour all of Canada’s soldiers and civilians who served our country, past and present.

The poppy, our nation’s enduring symbol of our remembrance and gratitude for their incredible sacrifices, is worn close to our hearts. #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay
November 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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DYK? ➡️ Implicit bias in healthcare can contribute to diagnostic & treatment errors.

Learn how to identify & mitigate its impact in your practice with a self-guided, #CMPALearning activity— Clinical reasoning: The impact of bias: ow.ly/UyJY50TktUu

#MedEd
November 7, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Thinking of using #AI to write a response to a College complaint?

While it can alleviate physicians’ heavy workload, there are risks in doing so.

Read our advice: ow.ly/A7i550U2agK

#MedSky #ArtificialIntelligence #AIMed #eHealth
November 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Physicians can be pulled into family dispute situations—including being asked to provide an opinion or evidence.

Read CMPA’s advice: ow.ly/USzK50WExyI
November 5, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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Physicians: You’ve been notified of a College complaint—What should you do?

1️⃣ Know that you are not alone and CMPA is here for you.
2️⃣Read our practical steps, including advice on writing a response + a case scenario.

🔗https://ow.ly/U4JM50Xm6VQ
#MedSky
November 3, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Before providing an expert opinion, CMPA advises you should consider the following two things: ow.ly/juWO50SlKQ8

#MedSky
November 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Notice to CMPA members:

The member sign in will be unavailable due to maintenance from 12:00 p.m. ET on November 1, 2025, until 12:00 p.m. ET on November 2, 2025.

We apologize for any inconvenience.
October 31, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Our KNOW YOUR RISK resources provide medico-legal data for specific clinical specialties to enhance #PatientSafety:

➡️ Factors associated with patient harm
➡️ Peer expert criticisms
➡️ Your medico-legal risk vs. others in your specialty

🔗 www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/...

#CPSW2025 #CMPAResearch
October 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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For #CPSW2025, we’re sharing #CMPAResearch benefitting physicians and supporting #PatientSafety:

Our recent studies explore:
🔸Patients and suicide—Factors involving medico-legal events
🔸Physician-patient relationship dynamics in complaints

Learn more: www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/...
October 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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2/2 What are your responsibilities?

CMPA answers: ow.ly/TCEs50TSSq6

#HealthPrivacy
October 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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#CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth!

Case scenario: A staff member downloads patient records from the office #EMR...

...to an unsecured memory stick to work on them at home...

.... but then misplaces the memory stick.

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October 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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3️⃣ Collaborative care – Good practices: www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/...

4️⃣ eLearning - Clinical reasoning: The impact of bias: www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/...

#CPSW2025 #CPSW #PatientSafety
October 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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This week is #CPSW2025 and we’re sharing #CMPALearning resources:

1️⃣ Cultural safety – Good practices: www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/...

2️⃣ Patient-centred communication – Good practices: www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/...

#CPSW #PatientSafety

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October 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Physician advocacy is essential to assist patients and improve #CdnHealth.

With the evolving challenges Canadian physicians face, remembering medico-legal considerations is key.

Read our article ➡️ ow.ly/pfiV50VJXSy
+ ▶️Webinar: ow.ly/WeMw50VJXSz
October 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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It’s #CPSW2025.

This year’s theme is All Voices for Safer Care.

Thank you to @he-es-canada.bsky.social for inviting Canadians to make space for all voices and listen more deeply.

#PatientSafety
October 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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CMPA members: The October 2025 eBulletin has arrived.
October 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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It’s #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth!

DYK: Provincial and federal governments have amended existing privacy laws or are introducing new laws.

Read CMPA’s recent advice on privacy requirements: ow.ly/WCbu50TSRrh

#HealthPrivacy #MedTwitter #DigitalHealth
October 23, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Increasing mental health concerns among Canadian patients—How does this impact physicians?

CMPA offers guidance on:
➡️Complexities in mental health diagnoses
➡️Considerations for referral
➡️Importance of documentation

PLUS, 2 case examples: www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/...
October 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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It’s #RuralHealthWeek!

To Canada's physicians & HC providers practising in rural communities from coast, to coast, to coast—Thank you!! Your skills, resourcefulness & care make all the difference.❤️

To @srpcanada.bsky.social: Thank you for championing this vital work. #RuralDoctors #cdnhealth
October 22, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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CMPA members: Are you reading CMPA eBulletin?

It’s relevant, medico-legal information and MORE.

#MedSky
October 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Why #CMPALearning?

➡️ #CPD workshops
➡️ Webinars
➡️ eLearning
➡️ Good Practices

With medico-legal considerations you need to know.

Explore here: ow.ly/rrlT50VtcJC

#FOAMed #MedEd
October 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Physicians, the Well-Being Index (WBI) is now available.

Log into your CMPA account today and access the WBI.
🔹Assess your well-being
🔹Track your progress over time

🔗 www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/...

#MedTwitter #MedEd #PhysicianWellness#PhysicianHealth
October 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM