OMA negotiation led by Heenan Blaikie Toronto office Labour Law Partner B. BURKETT.
(Heenan Blaikie:offices in Canada;(9), Paris & Singapore.)
Established that OMA has`EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTATION RIGHTS for Ontario's MDs.
Canadian Supreme Court in 1991 (WILSON SCCJ.) applied the 1946 RAND Formula ( RAND SCCJ)
in Lavigne (Borden & Elliott) v. Ont. Public Service Employees Union (Gowlings) [1991] 2.S.C.2
26,899 Ontario MDs are to vote on Physician Services Agreement.(OHIP yearly cost = $10-BILLION =
$333,000/MD which includes MD fees + cost of investigations.)
Main points:
0.5% CUT in MEDICAL FEES..
STOP MD SENIORITY PAYMENTS
Reform CPSO COMPLAINT process: at present ANYONE, ANYWHERE in the WORLD can complain about an Ontario MD. The CPSO has to investigate even if the complaint is not about a medical matter.
MDs could apply for Govt funding for PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS as well as NURSE PRACTITIONERS.
DELISTING ,( can be billed PRIVATELY) ,of ARTHROSCOPIC LAVAGE & INTRARTICULAR HYALURONIC ACID.
"REFLEXIVE TESTING" translated means that the CLINICAL PATHOLOGIST can determine what tests are indicated for the stated diagnosis(es). See College of American Pathologists policy.in "CAP" Journal.
USA Pathologists point out waste of time/money in doing tests selected at random.by MDs with limited
knowledge of Clinical Pathology.
("MEDICAL NECESSITY" still NOT DEFINED after 43 years.)
19 Nov 2012
16 Nov 2012
Sudbury GP wins case against OHIP.
from MEDICAL POST Editor. C.LESLIE
Polish-Canadian Sudbury GP won $850 in SMALL CLAIMS COURT. against MOHLTC (OHIP)
that did not want to honour Dr. NAJGEBAUER MD MBA' medical claims.regarding a patient.
In Ontario Small Claims Courts do not require a Lawyer.
(This may be a First?)
Polish-Canadian Sudbury GP won $850 in SMALL CLAIMS COURT. against MOHLTC (OHIP)
that did not want to honour Dr. NAJGEBAUER MD MBA' medical claims.regarding a patient.
In Ontario Small Claims Courts do not require a Lawyer.
(This may be a First?)
14 Nov 2012
OMA STAFF CHANGES
2011 - 2012 STAFF CHANGES
EXECUTIVE OFFICES: reduced: 12 to 5 CEO R.SAPSFORD
ECONOMICS: increased: 9 to 10 Dr.B.KRALJ
TARIFF: increased 5 to 6.
FINANCE: reduced 25 to 18 Now divided into Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable /Treasury
REPORTING (new section) 8
HEALTH POLICY. increased 12 to 13.Ms.B.LEBLANC
HUMAN RESOURCES: increased 6 to 8.
INFORMATION & RECORDS MANAGEMENT: no change 4.
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT( new section) 3
RESEARCH:reduced: 4 to2.
SERVICE DESK (new section) 7
SERVICE MANAGEMENT reduced 14 to 13
TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS (previously System Development) reduced 21 to 16. P.SONG
LEGAL SERVICES: reduced 6 to 5.J.SIMPSON LLB
MEMBER SERVICES no change 4.
GOVERNMENT FUNDED SERVICES: reduced 8 to 5.
INSURANCE SERVICES. increased 19 to 30
MARKETING: no change 3.T.BOWMAN
MEMBERSHIP OPERATIONS & SERVICES: reduced 12 to 9 M.GREB
PHYSICIAN HEALTH SERVICES: increased 16 to 20
PRACTICE ADVISORY SERVICE: no change 2.
RESPONSE CENTRE no change 5
NEGOTIATION & IMPLEMENTATION increased 7 to 8.Ms.C. DOWDALL
PUBLIC & CORPORATE AFFAIRS no change 2 P.NELSON
COMMUNICATIONS no change 6 J.HENRY
CORPORATE AFFAIRS: reduced 13 to 11 Ms.F.VENOSA
HEALTH PROMOTION no change 2
MEDIA RELATIONS no change 1 Ms HEIDI SINGER Ext 2960.
MEMBER RELATIONS reduced 3 to 1
PUBLIC AFFAIRS no change 4 D.TUPLING
REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT SERVICES (previously Member Outreach Services) increased 10 to 12
EXECUTIVE OFFICES: reduced: 12 to 5 CEO R.SAPSFORD
ECONOMICS: increased: 9 to 10 Dr.B.KRALJ
TARIFF: increased 5 to 6.
FINANCE: reduced 25 to 18 Now divided into Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable /Treasury
REPORTING (new section) 8
HEALTH POLICY. increased 12 to 13.Ms.B.LEBLANC
HUMAN RESOURCES: increased 6 to 8.
INFORMATION & RECORDS MANAGEMENT: no change 4.
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT( new section) 3
RESEARCH:reduced: 4 to2.
SERVICE DESK (new section) 7
SERVICE MANAGEMENT reduced 14 to 13
TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS (previously System Development) reduced 21 to 16. P.SONG
LEGAL SERVICES: reduced 6 to 5.J.SIMPSON LLB
MEMBER SERVICES no change 4.
GOVERNMENT FUNDED SERVICES: reduced 8 to 5.
INSURANCE SERVICES. increased 19 to 30
MARKETING: no change 3.T.BOWMAN
MEMBERSHIP OPERATIONS & SERVICES: reduced 12 to 9 M.GREB
PHYSICIAN HEALTH SERVICES: increased 16 to 20
PRACTICE ADVISORY SERVICE: no change 2.
RESPONSE CENTRE no change 5
NEGOTIATION & IMPLEMENTATION increased 7 to 8.Ms.C. DOWDALL
PUBLIC & CORPORATE AFFAIRS no change 2 P.NELSON
COMMUNICATIONS no change 6 J.HENRY
CORPORATE AFFAIRS: reduced 13 to 11 Ms.F.VENOSA
HEALTH PROMOTION no change 2
MEDIA RELATIONS no change 1 Ms HEIDI SINGER Ext 2960.
MEMBER RELATIONS reduced 3 to 1
PUBLIC AFFAIRS no change 4 D.TUPLING
REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT SERVICES (previously Member Outreach Services) increased 10 to 12
11 Nov 2012
"THE STUDY of LAW" by U.Tor.Prof.S.M.WADDAMS
INTRODUCTION to the STUDY of LAW. by U.Toronto Prof S.M.WADDAMS.PhD LLM SJD FRSC 7th Ed.Carswell, Tor.122 pp.$53
Essential reading for all doctors to learn that Canuck Courts judge EVIDENCE & not look for JUSTICE.
Canadian Courts are ADVERSARIAL not INQUISITORIAL as in many European Countries.
The OMA four staff lawyers do not provide MEDICAL CASE LAW. The OMA Legal dept.does not report and codify CPSO Tribunal decisions.
BTW CPSO " trials" are TRIBUNALS & NOT COURT TRIALS. The TRIBUNAL members have name
cards in front of then unlike COURT JUDGES, One does NOT have to STAND when Tribunal members enter the room. One does not have to SWEAR an OATH or AFFIRM in a TRIBUNAL HEARING.
Unlike the Courts, the CPSO Tribunal charges the OMA member the costs of the proceedings at about $3500 a day. The CMPA insurance does not cover an APPEAL to Ont. Superior Court. The usual retainer is $30,000. Knowledge of the Law is important.
Essential reading for all doctors to learn that Canuck Courts judge EVIDENCE & not look for JUSTICE.
Canadian Courts are ADVERSARIAL not INQUISITORIAL as in many European Countries.
The OMA four staff lawyers do not provide MEDICAL CASE LAW. The OMA Legal dept.does not report and codify CPSO Tribunal decisions.
BTW CPSO " trials" are TRIBUNALS & NOT COURT TRIALS. The TRIBUNAL members have name
cards in front of then unlike COURT JUDGES, One does NOT have to STAND when Tribunal members enter the room. One does not have to SWEAR an OATH or AFFIRM in a TRIBUNAL HEARING.
Unlike the Courts, the CPSO Tribunal charges the OMA member the costs of the proceedings at about $3500 a day. The CMPA insurance does not cover an APPEAL to Ont. Superior Court. The usual retainer is $30,000. Knowledge of the Law is important.
10 Nov 2012
Problem of Psychopathic Refugees
November 2012
Last updated at 14:09 ET
FROM BBC.
Otak was told he acted out of "childish jealousy"
He then abducted his ex partner, 19-year-old Elisa Frank, and drove to Dover in a bid to flee the country.
Otak was jailed for a minimum of 34 years at Leeds Crown Court.
Otak, who repeatedly lied about his age but is thought to be at least 22, pleaded guilty to two counts of murder at a hearing in October.
Judge Justice Coulson told the double killer he "behaved like an animal" and was "incapable of behaving like a human being".
The court heard he lied about his age to get preferred treatment by social services.
'Frenzied attack' The court heard he had a turbulent relationship with Ms Frank, who he met in care, and became increasingly possessive, threatening to kill her if she left him.
In February, Ms Frank broke off their relationship.
A month later, Otak went to Kimberley Frank's flat with a kitchen knife that he bought that day and stabbed her 15 times as her sister was made to watch.
Prosecution barrister Richard Mansell QC told the court: "At one point he stood over Kimberley Frank's body, laughed, licked blood from the knife and spat at her body."
Samantha Sykes and Kimberley Frank were found dead at Kimberley's flat in Wakefield
Otak then tied Ms Frank up and made her ask her friend Miss
Sykes to come to the flat. When Miss Sykes arrived, he stabbed her
repeatedly.
Miss Sykes sustained 32 stab and slash wounds.
Otak then abducted Ms Frank and fled to Dover.
They met an illegal immigrant, Bahram Bahrami, at the port and hid with him in the back of a wagon.
But as Otak's back was turned, Ms Frank told Mr Bahrami she was being held at knifepoint.
He wrestled the knife from Otak, fled to nearby houses with Ms Frank and the police were called.
Mr Justice Coulson said: "You killed two people in the brutal way that you had planned.
"You forced Elisa Frank to take part and then abducted her, and your treatment of her sister's body demonstrates at least a degree of sadism.
"You will not even be considered for release until the year 2046."
FROM BBC.
Ahmad Otak jailed for 34 years for murdering two teenagers
Otak was told he acted out of "childish jealousy"
A man who forced his
ex-girlfriend to watch him murder her sister and her friend after she
refused to take him back has been jailed for life.
Ahmad Otak, an asylum seeker from Afghanistan, stabbed
17-year-old Kimberley Frank and Samantha Sykes, 18, in March in West
Yorkshire.He then abducted his ex partner, 19-year-old Elisa Frank, and drove to Dover in a bid to flee the country.
Otak was jailed for a minimum of 34 years at Leeds Crown Court.
Otak, who repeatedly lied about his age but is thought to be at least 22, pleaded guilty to two counts of murder at a hearing in October.
Judge Justice Coulson told the double killer he "behaved like an animal" and was "incapable of behaving like a human being".
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Mr Justice CoulsonYou forced Elisa Frank to take part and then abducted her, and your treatment of her sister's body demonstrates at least a degree of sadism”
He said he was a "practised
liar" who repaid the generosity the UK had shown to him by murdering two
teenage girls with a "significant degree of premeditation".
Otak, of Linton Road, Wakefield, arrived in the UK in 2007 and was granted humanitarian protection to stay in Britain. The court heard he lied about his age to get preferred treatment by social services.
'Frenzied attack' The court heard he had a turbulent relationship with Ms Frank, who he met in care, and became increasingly possessive, threatening to kill her if she left him.
In February, Ms Frank broke off their relationship.
A month later, Otak went to Kimberley Frank's flat with a kitchen knife that he bought that day and stabbed her 15 times as her sister was made to watch.
Prosecution barrister Richard Mansell QC told the court: "At one point he stood over Kimberley Frank's body, laughed, licked blood from the knife and spat at her body."
Samantha Sykes and Kimberley Frank were found dead at Kimberley's flat in Wakefield
Miss Sykes sustained 32 stab and slash wounds.
Otak then abducted Ms Frank and fled to Dover.
They met an illegal immigrant, Bahram Bahrami, at the port and hid with him in the back of a wagon.
But as Otak's back was turned, Ms Frank told Mr Bahrami she was being held at knifepoint.
He wrestled the knife from Otak, fled to nearby houses with Ms Frank and the police were called.
Mr Justice Coulson said: "You killed two people in the brutal way that you had planned.
"You forced Elisa Frank to take part and then abducted her, and your treatment of her sister's body demonstrates at least a degree of sadism.
"You will not even be considered for release until the year 2046."
6 Nov 2012
NEW IMMIGRATION POLICY: PRIORITY for SKILLED WORKERS.
Attracting a
skilled workforce and growing a stronger economy
- As immigration increases, raise the proportion of economic immigrants to 70 per cent from the current level of 52 per cent.
- Increase Ontario's role in selecting the immigrants who meet our unique labour market needs.
- Request a doubling of our Provincial Nominee Program from the federal government to 2,000 in 2013, increasing to 5,000 in 2014.
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