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A non physician clinic owner can run leases, staffing and tech. Clinical decisions and custody of patient records cannot be handed over.

CPSA, Oct 20, drawing on recent Group Practice Reviews.

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Clinic ownership and physician responsibilities: lessons from recent GPRs - College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta | CPSA
Recent GPR insights CPSA’s Group Practice Review (GPR) is a collaborative improvement program, designed to strengthen and enhance a group practice. Recent GPRs have highlighted the importance of clear...
cpsa.ca
November 2, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Manitoba prescribers: since Oct 1, 2026, a narcotic or controlled drug prescription must have been written within the past two years to be transferred between pharmacies.

CPSM, Oct 8:
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Update on New Federal Controlled Substances Regulations for Manitoba prescribers - The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Manitoba
ontrolled Substances Regulations, Manitoba, prescribing practices
cpsm.mb.ca
November 2, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Can your clinic say how long a restore would take after ransomware?

The OMA October 16 checklist asks that outright, plus who owns patching and which safeguards are the vendor job.

www.oma.org/news/2026/oc...
Cybersecurity self-audit: A checklist for your practice
Audit your practice’s cybersecurity readiness with this checklist covering accountability, vendors, training, technical safeguards and incident response.
www.oma.org
November 2, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Continuity, the hard way.

Saskatoon family physician Dr. Jonathan Hey is the SMA 2026 Physician of the Year, honoured Oct. 30 for three decades of family medicine obstetrics.

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SMA honours Saskatoon family physician Dr. Jonathan Hey as 2026 Physician of the Year
SMA honours Saskatoon family physician Dr. Jonathan Hey as 2026 Physician of the Year “I am surprised but extremely honoured to receive this award from the SMA and it is a highlight of my career, Said...
www.sma.sk.ca
November 2, 2026 at 3:13 PM
A template is a starting point, not the final note.

CMPA: auto filled fields and dictation can carry findings nobody confirmed. Reread before signing.

www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/advice-pu...
When efficiency could compromise accuracy: A closer look at EMR documentation
Electronic medical record (EMR) templates, auto-populated fields, and dictation tools can improve efficiency but may introduce inaccuracies if not carefully reviewed, potentially affecting patient car...
www.cmpa-acpm.ca
November 2, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Billing reviews start with the chart.

Alberta Health compliance staff told the AMA many physicians under review have inadequate records.

Log calls with facility staff, and chart every encounter.

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Documentation is important | Alberta Medical Association | AMA
Read this PCA billing tip: Documentation is important.
www.albertadoctors.org
November 2, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Manitoba's sick note limits took effect Oct 1, 2026.

Employers can request a note only after a week of absence, or 10 cumulative workday absences in a calendar year. They can still ask beyond those limits.

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Doctors Manitoba | Doctors Welcome Elimination of Routine Sick Notes
doctorsmanitoba.ca
November 2, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Jaw pain in family practice.

OCFP hosts a Practising Well webinar on TMJ assessment, treatment and referral decisions, Nov 25, 2026. One Mainpro+ credit.

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Practical Assessment and Management of TMJ Pain in Family Medicine
Patients frequently present to family physicians with jaw pain, facial discomfort and functional limitations, yet identifying the cause and determining appropriate management can be challenging.
ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
November 1, 2026 at 3:17 AM
For the tasks that keep slipping to tomorrow.

BC Physician Health Program lists a free online workshop on breaking the delay cycle, Nov 3, 2026, 7:30 to 9 a.m. PT. For physicians and medical learners.

www.doctorsofbc.ca/advice-suppo...
Support Groups and Workshops
We offer a range of groups designed to help physicians navigate challenging times. Through education, skills development, and shared experiences with peers, these sessions aim to enhance physician wel...
www.doctorsofbc.ca
October 31, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Leading change takes practice.

OMA and Rotman are accepting applications for the 2027 Physician Leadership Program: 10 days in Toronto across four modules. Eligible OMA members only.

www.oma.org/practice-pro...
The OMA Physician Leadership Program
Become a physician leader with the OMA's training and development, and make a significant impact in the medical community.
www.oma.org
October 31, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Writing something other than notes.

Guelph physician Dr. Kelly Anderson wrote The Wild Beneath in 25 minute sessions before work. A lovely September profile from OMA.

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Ontario’s Dr. Kelly Anderson sees debut novel chosen for influential Reese’s Book Club
Guelph physician Dr. Kelly Anderson’s debut novel The Wild Beneath selected for Reese’s Book Club.
www.oma.org
October 31, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Delegation needs clear roles.

OCFP hosts a virtual session on sharing clinical work in family practice, Nov 17, 2026, 8 to 9 a.m. ET.

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Breakfast Series on Innovative Approaches to Optimizing Teams: Integrating Clinical Support into Everyday Practice
The Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) has launched a new, six-part virtual Breakfast Series on Innovative Approaches to Optimizing Teams, designed to showcase practical…
ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
October 31, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Ontario family docs in your first five years?

OCFP and U of T DFCM host a free online session on physician contracts and common pitfalls, Nov 17, 2026. A chance to ask about the fine print.

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Contract Essentials for Early Career Physicians
The Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP), in partnership with The University of Toronto DFCM, is pleased to invite you to join us for the First 5 Years Community of Practice.
ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
October 31, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Destroyed is not the same as lost.

CMPA recommends keeping a secure, permanent list of patients whose records are destroyed after retention periods expire.

www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/advice-pu...
How to manage your medical records: Retention, access, security, storage, disposal, and transfer
An overview of the principles of retention, sharing and transferring of medical records.
www.cmpa-acpm.ca
October 31, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Ontario family physicians: bring your billing questions.

OMA's Nov 25 Let's Talk Billing webinar is open to all family medicine payment models, with questions welcome on any billing topic.

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Let’s Talk Billing: Q&A sessions for family physicians
Let’s Talk Billing: A monthly series of webinars open to all family medicine payment models.
www.oma.org
October 31, 2026 at 3:20 AM
Nova Scotia is moving to two registers.

CPSNS: Full licences go in practising, all others in conditional. January 2027 changes will not alter practice under current licences or professional obligations.

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Message from the Registrar: New medical regulations
In January 2027, the province’s Medical Act will be rescinded and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia will migrate to the Regulated Health Professions Act…
cpsns.ns.ca
October 31, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Heading to Family Medicine Forum 2026?

Mainpro+ credits for preregistered workshops will not upload automatically. Add them yourself after receiving the completion certificate from the provider.

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FAQ - FMF
More questions? Please contact us at [email protected]
fmf.cfpc.ca
October 31, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Not sure a referral is needed?

Alberta Netcare eConsult covers 27 specialties, with specialist answers within five calendar days for nonurgent questions. Advice, not an appointment.

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Receiving specialty advice through Alberta Netcare eReferral* - College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta | CPSA
Information about the Alberta Netcare eReferral eConsult service, submitted by Primary Care Alberta (PCA).
cpsa.ca
October 31, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Consent needs more than a willing translator.

Nova Scotia's Oct. 16 standard requires professional medical interpreters when language barriers may impede valid consent, and advises against relying on family.

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Consent to treatment
This policy sets out expectations of physicians in obtaining and documenting consent to treatment, in addition to meeting the requirements of the Hospitals Act, the Personal Directives Act…
cpsns.ns.ca
October 30, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Family medicine learning, without the flight.

Dalhousie's 100th Fall Refresher runs November 19 to 21, 2026, in Halifax and virtually. The draft agenda is available.

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100th Annual Dalhousie Fall Refresher
The Fall Refresher is an educational conference aimed at advancing the practice of family medicine. This event brings together health-care professionals to explore the latest…
cpsns.ns.ca
October 30, 2026 at 10:23 PM
No medical director? Name a College contact.

CPSA reminds Alberta group practices: physicians must designate a regulated member to represent the practice with CPSA when no medical director is in place.

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Clinic ownership and physician responsibilities: lessons from recent GPRs - College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta | CPSA
Recent GPR insights CPSA’s Group Practice Review (GPR) is a collaborative improvement program, designed to strengthen and enhance a group practice. Recent GPRs have highlighted the importance of clear...
cpsa.ca
October 30, 2026 at 8:18 PM
NL physicians: renewal has two different deadlines.

CPSNL renewal opens Nov 2, 2026. Apply by 11:59 p.m. Dec 1 to avoid penalties. Current licences expire Jan 14, 2027. Renewal changes are editorial only.

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CPSNL Q3 2026 Update - CPSNL
View the newsletter: Desktop Version Mobile-Friendly Version In this edition: September 12 Council Meeting Highlights Continuing Professional Development Requirements 2027 Annual Renewal – Coming Soon...
cpsnl.ca
October 30, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Ontario licensure without MCCQE or LMCC.

CPSO can grant eligible physicians a provisional certificate. Other registration requirements still apply. Rules elsewhere may differ.

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New Policy Removes MCCQE and LMCC as Requirements for Registration | Dialogue - CPSO's Publication for Ontario Doctors
dialogue.cpso.on.ca
October 29, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Leave can disrupt CPD, too.

CPSNL reminds NL physicians and PAs that a deferral can be requested when illness, parental leave or caregiving gets in the way. Requests go to its Quality Assurance Committee via an application form.

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CPSNL Q3 2026 Update - CPSNL
View the newsletter: Desktop Version Mobile-Friendly Version In this edition: September 12 Council Meeting Highlights Continuing Professional Development Requirements 2027 Annual Renewal – Coming Soon...
cpsnl.ca
October 29, 2026 at 9:22 PM