The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) has released results of an important new consultation with its members that provides input and opinion from front-line physicians on key issues surrounding care for patients at the end of life. The issues raised by members in the dialogue will be used to inform debate and discussion during special sessions … Read more
Dr. Chris Simpson, president of the Canadian Medical Association, issued a statement on the Aug. 6 televised election debate: “It is truly unfortunate that the first TV debate in Canada’s election campaign did not include thorough discussion of health care,” said Simpson. “Recently, the Parliamentary Budget Officer warned limits imposed by the federal government on health … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) welcomes the Government of Canada’s first steps towards legislative action in follow up to the Supreme Court of Canada’s landmark Feb. 6 decision on physician-assisted dying. Despite their well-established views on these issues, the CMA is confident that the panel, chaired by renowned Canadian palliative care physician Dr. Harvey Max … Read more
Canada’s “oldest” provinces and territories need more health transfer funds to look after their rapidly-growing seniors populations, Dr. Chris Simpson, president of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), said. Simpson made the comment at a seniors care roundtable organized by the CMA and the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) running parallel to the Council of the Federation … Read more
The Canadian Medial Association released a new report, “Palliative Care: Canadian Medical Association’s National Call to Action”, highlighting many Canadian examples of top-level palliative care facilities and diverse role models of palliative care physicians. Report author and CMA past president Dr. Louis Hugo Francescutti said “This report challenges physicians, other health care providers, policy-makers, health care administrators and … Read more
Dr. Chris Simpson, president of the Canadian Medical Association, issued a statement on the defeat of Bill C-356, an act to establish a national dementia strategy. “The defeat of Private Member’s Bill C-356 Wednesday night represents a lost opportunity to make lasting progress in the serious and growing problem of dementia in Canada,” said Simpson. … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association and an alliance of partner organizations have launched: Demand a Plan, a public campaign to encourage development of a national strategy on seniors care. So far thousands of Canadians have added their voice to the call for a National Seniors Strategy. More information is available online.
Canadian Medical Association (CMA) said that while the 2015 federal budget includes some positive measures in terms of health, it lacks the strategic planning and vision that will be required to meet the needs of Canada’s aging population. “[The] budget really just nibbles around the edges of the monumental challenge of how we are going to … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association said that governments must work together to address the numerous challenges facing seniors and their care in Canada, according to a new report released by The Conference Board of Canada. The report – the most comprehensive examination of the current state of seniors care in Canada – presents the social and … Read more
Dr. Chris Simpson, president of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), welcomed the announcement by Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) on financial support to bring internationally educated professionals into Canadian health workforce. “The CMA fully supports bringing into practice qualified internationally medical graduates (IMGs) already in Canada,” said Simpson. “However, the CMA cautions that while … Read more
