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
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