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Volume 18, Issue 5 | May 2021
 
New joint position statement calls for urgent improvements to the long-term care system

The Joint Position Statement on the Role of Family Physicians in Long-Term Care Homes highlights the invaluable roles family physicians play in long-term care, and calls for key actions needed to address systemic challenges and enhance the quality of care. Read the position statement.

President’s message


In this month’s issue of CFP, Dr. Catherine Cervin discusses new initiatives on physician wellness at the College.



Join us on May 19th as we celebrate Family Doctor Day

Find out what we’re doing to recognize family physicians and join the celebration!




The Besrour Centre for Global Family Medicine releases its Report 2020!

Discover the major accomplishments and activities that have demonstrated commitment to fostering family medicine nationally and globally. Read our report.



New $10,000 grant focuses on supporting racialized communities

The Foundation for Advancing Family Medicine (FAFM) has launched the Racialized Communities Leadership Grant in Family Medicine, funded by Scotiabank and MD Financial Management Inc. Visit our web page to learn more about the application process.

Mainpro+® end of cycle/end of year is approaching on June 30th!

Find out how to earn your Mainpro+ credits!

A call to enhance rural patient transfers in Canada

This new statement highlights the need for more efficient patient transfers to and from hospitals and other medical facilities for people in rural and remote areas. Find out more about the recommendations in the report.
Canadian Family Physician

This issue examines the role of the generalist in the context of our evolving health care system, plus vaccine hesitancy, a tool to help manage neuropathic pain, and gaslighting in medicine.





Make your voice heard—call on government to support virtual care

Send this pre-written letter to your elected government representatives highlighting the important work of family physicians in providing virtual care.


New webinar on May 20th:The Impact of COVID-19 on Prison Populations

This webinar will focus on understanding how COVID-19 is affecting prison populations. Find out more about this webinar, including how to register.

Have you checked out the CFPC’s new
e-learning platform, CFPCLearn?
 

CFPCLearn’s rich and diverse content makes earning Mainpro+ ® credits easy, and it includes simplified credit entry. Subscribe today!

Save the date for FMF 2021


FMF will take place virtually from November 10 to November 13, 2021. Registration opens in July. Learn more.




Chapter News

Check out what’s happening across the country at our provincial Chapters.

 
 
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