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Alan Ruddiman, MBBCh, Dip PEMP, FRRMS
Better together. You will often hear me repeat these are two words when I’m communicating with our members. Quite simply it means that when we are united as a profession and working together, we really can make a... Read More
Thank you, Dr Mahy, for sharing your thoughts on the milieu of medical professionalism. This is to be considered as each of us sets out every day to deliver the highest quality of care to all patients across British... Read More
The value of strong leadership within the profession cannot be overemphasized. Given the challenges doctors face with tightening health care budgets, an aging population, and physician shortages, it is our patients,... Read More
Historically, three recognized professional careers existed: medicine, law, and the clergy. The people whom each of these professions served looked for guidance, legitimate leadership, and a strong sense of hope. The... Read More
What profession might you have pursued, if not medicine? Competitive yachtsman. Which talent would you most like to have? That of an oracle or soothsayer. I am in awe each day with the opportunities and... Read More
We fully support the decision to improve the self-regulation of our profession and the resultant reassurance of the public about doctors' efficacy. We offer some thoughts on how the provincial Privileging Standards... Read More
The Canadian Medical Association has represented doctors at the federal level since 1867, but membership has declined and dissatisfaction is growing. And if proposed changes to the CMA Board are accepted, things are... Read More