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In Every Issue
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Message from the President
Dr. Marc Gabel explains, in his last letter to the membership, the approach taken in developing the draft policy
on Professional Obligations and Human Rights.
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From the Registrar’s Desk
Dr. Rocco Gerace discusses the big step Council recently
took in proposing new information be added to the
public register.
21 Reports from Council
We provide you with an overview of some of the decisions and discussions at our December meeting.
26 Council Award
Dr. Robin McLeod, one of the world’s top colorectal
surgeons, was presented with a Council Award for her
contribution to medicine.
71 Discipline Summaries
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Summaries of the following cases are included in this
issue: M. Hussein; A.R. Laing, S.N. Maharajh, K.J. Pratt, C.A.
Redhead, I.S. Rosenhek, and R.C.K. Wong
Policy
47 Three New Consultations
Council has directed that three draft policies be released
for external consultation.
The draft policies are: Professional Obligations and
Human Rights; Planning for and Providing Quality
End-of-Life Care; and Consent to Treatment. We now
want your input.
23 Telemedicine Policy
The Telemedicine policy, which received a favourable
response during a consultation earlier this year, was
approved by Council. It sets out general expectations
for the appropriate use of telemedicine. The policy is
inserted at page 27.
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