Dialogue Volume 11 Issue 2 2015 | Page 49

practice partner Assessor Close-Up: James Edney Name: James Edney Practice Location: Toronto Specialty: Long-Term Care (recently retired from clinical practice) What inspired you to go into medicine? It was almost inevitable for me to go into medicine as my father was a GP in England and I was sent to a boarding school that attracted sons of physicians. The school also concentrated on providing the basic sciences for entrance to medical school, with a significant number of students ending up as physicians. services photo: D.W. Dorken How would your patients describe you? The most precious comment that I have received from a number of former patients was that I gave them my complete attention and made them feel that I had all the time in the world for them. What do you enjoy about being an assessor? I really enjoy meeting and finding out about the differences in practice in Long-Term Care across the province. I do believe the assessment should be an educational experience and I certainly feel it has been for me. What is the most effective way for you to participate? During my career I have attended all types of CME, read books and journals and more recently used the internet. The practice-based learning groups and conversations with peer physicians about the ways we each practise have been most enjoyable.     Do you need a membership diploma to display in your office? Diplomas certifying CPSO membership available The membership diploma costs $75 and is designed for framing and displaying in your office. It can be ordered by any College member currently holding an Independent Practice certificate of registration. Issue 2, 2015 Dialogue 49