The Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS) and Fédération médicale étudiante du Québec (FMEQ), who together represent all medical students in Canada, released a list of ‘Six Things Medical Students Should Question’ as part of Choosing Wisely Canada. The list identifies six targeted, evidence-based recommendations that can support conversations about what care is really necessary. … Read more
President of CMA, Dr. Cindy Forbes, weighs in on ministerial mandate letter: Canada’s physicians are glad to see health care back on the federal to-do list with the release Friday of mandate letters from the Prime Minister to his ministers. In particular, we are encouraged that a key part of the mandate of Health Minister Dr. Jane Philpott … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is eager to work with the newly sworn-in government for better health care for all Canadians. “Prime Minister Trudeau has rounded up an impressive roster of individuals to help lead his team,” said CMA president Dr. Cindy Forbes. “The CMA welcomes collaboration with this government to improve health care for all … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) welcomes the arrival of the new Liberal government as a future ally in the implementation of a national seniors strategy.”As the hype of the election winds down, the real work begins,” says CMA president, Dr. Cindy Forbes. “We cannot lose momentum as we continue to push for federal leadership in the … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) said it is pleased that most political parties have responded to the widespread demand for action on seniors care. According to CMA president Dr. Cindy Forbes, almost all political parties have presented details of what they will do to improve seniors care if they form the government after October 19. … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association welcomed the report from the Institute for Research on Public Policy’s expert task force calling for a national seniors strategy. “This is yet one more piece of compelling evidence proving that Canada urgently needs a national seniors strategy,” said Dr. Cindy Forbes, president of the Canadian Medical Association. “After consulting with experts across … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is greatly concerned by the plans of the Quebec government to adopt a set of amendments to Bill 20 to legalize the fees charged to patients in clinics for insured services, commonly called “accessory fees.” The CMA and its 80,000 physician-members across the country, stand with their colleagues in the … Read more
The Canadian Medial Association commissioned a poll which found that the vast majority (83 per cent) of respondents think it is important that the long-term health needs of seniors be addressed during this federal election campaign. The poll findings strongly support the ongoing efforts of the CMA to make the creation of a national senior strategy an … Read more
The Canadian Medial Association welcomed the Liberal Party’s plan to put the health care needs of seniors at the forefront of the federal election campaign. “As we enter the final stretch of this election, it is encouraging that three of the four main national parties now have responded to the challenge of addressing seniors care … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) and a coalition of British Columbia-based health and social organizations have united to urge all federal parties to makes seniors care a priority and map out a possible national seniors strategy. Representatives from a broad array of groups, including health, social and other organizations, spent Monday in Vancouver examining every … Read more
