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The article reports that medical associations in some countries have experienced modest growth as a result of physician advocacy and digital innovation. Nearly eighty percent of Canadian physicians are members of the Canadian Medical Association. Australia's national medical association has almost thirty thousand members.

The article reports on the regulatory scrutiny of the regulatory colleges organization the College of Physicians and Surgeons on Ontario on older physicians to ensure their fitness to practice in Canada. The topics discussed include the medical liability protection provided by the organization the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) on physicians, the advice given by the CMPA to doctors, and the initiative launched by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

The article offers the author's insights on the need for physicians and other health professionals in Canada to undergo background checks. She mentions that regulators outside the country argue that criminal background checks are necessary factor for removing disreputable physicians. their doctors. Canadian Health Coalition National Coordinator Michael McBane says that physicians should not be exempted from undergoing background checks.

The article presents a policy statement which the Specialist Steering Committee of the specialist section of the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada issued in 2012 regarding the education of specialist physicians, the support of practicing specialist physicians and government policy regarding specialist services. The formation and aims of the Specialist Steering Committee are discussed.

Reports on the 13th Annual Rural and Remote Medicine Conference of the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC). Availability of many hands-on learning opportunities; Achievement of wide geographic representation; Expansion of the membership.

The article reports on the move of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) to support the proposed patient-based funding of the health care system in Canada. The association plans to create a blueprint and a timeline for the transformation of the system to include patient-focused funding. Members of the association approved a resolution which calls CMA to develop a plan by February 2009. However, other physicians opposed the proposal saying that tying funding to patients may pose some risks like lower quality, reduced accessibility and higher costs.

Reports on the 13th Annual Rural and Remote Medicine Conference held by the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC) and the first anniversary of the creation of the SRPC's Resident Committee. Participation of residents and medical students; Opportunity for participation in procedure-oriented workshops alongside experienced physicians; Motivation to search for financial support from program directors.

Presents updates related to the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada. Detection of an increasing interest of residents in the activities of the society; Aim of the society to support resident interest in rural practice; Presentation of major initiatives to be taken by the society. INSET: Inaugural Committee Members.

Focuses on the involvement of the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada in a project that would provide sustainable levels of maternity care in Canada. Concern of the society on the needs of rural physicians; Importance of adequate hospital facilities for rural physicians to provide maternity care; Support of the society on the rural collaborative model consisting of rural general practitioners with enhanced skills working with rural nurses.

Reports that physicians who solicit business on the Internet should include a disclaimer that the information is for Canadians only, according to the Canadian Medical Protective Association. Way that doctors will be ineligible for legal help if they seek international business and are sued from outside Canada; Solicitation of patients in foreign countries.

Focuses on changes that the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) will be making for 2002. Possibility that the government of Quebec will create its own government-run medical malpractice program; Plans to increase the fees paid by Ontario doctors for malpractice protection.

Reports that Ontario physicians are taking money from the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) legal settlement reserves to prevent large fee increases. Expectation that CMPA fees on the doctors will rise by less than 14 percent in 2001, instead of the anticipated 50 percent; Problems involving the CMPA decision to use a regional rather than national method of setting rates; Introduction of cost-containment measures.

Mentions that the Ontario government, Ontario Medical Association, and Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) reached an agreement that ensures Ontario doctors will remain under the CMPA for malpractice coverage. Issue of regional rating and fees; Comment of Dr. John Gray of the CMPA.

Reports that Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) malpractice fees will increase for doctors in Ontario and decrease for doctors in Quebec. Details on the CMPA's regional fee structure; Reason for the shift to regional fees; Differences between Ontario and Quebec in malpractice awards and settlements; Cost analysis study.

Details a survey commissioned by the Canadian Science Writers Association. Survey of Canadian physicians on the news media's delivery of medical health information; Brief statistics.