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Legal Risk Management in Documentation and Charting for Nurses - 2013 $199 Mental Health Law for Children and Youth - 2012 $199 Best Practices in Legal Risk Management for Long-Term Care Homes - 2012 $199 Osgoode's 2nd National Symposium on Mental Health Law - 2011 $199 5th Annual Legal Risk Management for Nurses, Toronto - 2011 $199 Reducing the Risks of Obstetric Malpractice - 2011 $199 Effective Legal Risk Management for Long-Term Care Homes - 2010 $199 3rd Annual Critical Issues in Legal Risk Management for Hospitals - 2010 $199 The Osgoode National Symposium on Mental Health Law - 2009 $199 Osgoode’s 3rd Annual Legal Risk Management for Nurses - 2009 $199 Legal Risk Management for Long-Term Care Homes, 2009 $199 2nd Annual Critical Issues in Legal Risk Management for Hospitals - 2009 $199 2nd Annual Update: Legal Risk Management for Nurses - June 2008 $199 Legal Risk Management for Nurses - Vancouver - 2008 $199 Critical Issues in Legal Risk Management for Hospitals - 2008 $199 Legal Risk Management for Nurses - October 2007 $199 Legal Risk Management for Nurses - June 2007 $199 Osgoode Professional Development Osgoode Hall Law School of York University 1 Dundas Street West Suite 2602, P.O. Box 42 Toronto, ON Canada M5G 1Z3 tel: 416.597.9724 / 1.888.923.3394 (For callers outside the Greater Toronto Area only) fax: 416.597.9736 opd@osgoode.yorku.ca (OMA Legal department does not provide similar literature)

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SHERATON CENTRE Ian Witterick MD, MSc is Professor and Chair, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Toronto and Chief of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto. He completed medical school at the University of Western Ontario followed by residency in Toronto and additional fellowships in head & neck oncology and rhinology. He completed a Master’s degree in Clinical Epidemiology from the University of Toronto. He joined the staff of Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto in 1993 and is a member of the Department of Surgical Oncology at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. He is Chair of the Education Committee for the Faculty of Medicine at U of T and will finish his last year as Chair of the Examination Board in Otolaryngology-HNS for the RCPSC in 2012. He clinical interests include head and neck oncology, rhinology and skull base surgery. He has expertise in education training and evaluation The Organizing Committee Jeremy Freeman, MD, University of Toronto Bryan McIver, MD , Endocrine Experts LLC Gregory W. Randolph, MD, Harvard Medical School Jatin P. Shah, MD, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre Ashok R. Shaha, MD, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre Steven I. Sherman, MD, UT MD Anderson Cancer Centre R. Michael Tuttle, MD, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre Ian J. Witterick, MD, University of Toronto THYROID 23:643-646 Duntas,Hiromatsu,Amino 2013. Centennial of the Description of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis ledunt@otenet.gr H. Hashimoto:(1881-1934) Zur Kenntnis der lymphomatösen Veränderung der Schilddrüse (Struma lymphomatosa). Archiv für klinische Chirurgie, Berlin, 1912, 97: 219-248. Hakaru Hashimoto was born to a family of medical practitioners. In 1907 he was one of the first graduates of the new medical school at Kyushu University in Fukuoka, and from 1908 to 1912 worked in the surgical department with professor Hayari Miyake (1867–). After obtaining his M.D., Hashimoto spent three years in Berlin, Göttingen, and London, returning to Japan after the outbreak of World War I. He joined the family practice and became a prosperous surgeon.(whonamedit)

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Career Opportunities: Details Investigator - Investigations and Resolutions Division Recruitment: 13-31 Reason for Posting: Replacement Scope of Search: Internal/External Reports To:Manager, Team 3 Hours of Work: 35 hours per week Status: Full-time permanent Start Date: ASAP Hiring Salary: $77,002 Posting Date: June 27, 2013 Closing Date: July 19, 2013 Investigates or resolves complaints with respect to the practice, conduct or capacity of physicians and surgeons within Ontario in accordance with RHPA. Responsibilities Investigates complaints by identifying, obtaining and analyzing relevant information and documents including hospital/office records, reports, statements, transcripts Conducts interviews in person or via telephone taking statements from parties and witnesses Explains College policies and procedures to all parties as required Communicates and corresponds with parties and legal counsel throughout the investigation process Assesses complaints for resolution when appropriate Prepares and delivers investigative reports both verbally and in writing to committees and colleagues Manages hard copy and electronic investigative files Liaises with other College departments, assists with special projects, etc. Pursues job-related professional development Maintains professional standard of conduct and integrity in all interactions Consults on cases and course of action with management appropriately Qualifications A university degree with a minimum of 3 - 7 years recent hospital based experience in mental health and or addictions Experience with psychiatric practice including dealing with mentally ill patients and medications A certificate in good standing with the relevant professional college is required i.e. College of Nurses of Ontario Strong analytical skills are required Self-directed with ability to manage complex and competing priorities. Demonstrated ability to diffuse emotional situations Above average written and verbal communication skills are required Must be proficient in Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010 environment including (Word, WordPerfect, Excel) and have strong keyboarding skills. French language skills considered an asset. Familiarity with quality principles and strategies, and working knowledge of RHPA considered an asset. Ability to travel throughout Ontario. Application Procedure Qualified candidates please ensure Human Resources is in receipt of your cover letter and resume, stating the recruitment number and how your skills match the qualifications listed above, by Friday, July 19, 2013.

OMA LGBTQ lobby.

Dear Toronto Physicians, Resident Doctors and Medical students:

We are organizing a group of Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgendered Queer (LGBTQ) physicians, resident doctors, future doctors and our allies to march in solidarity in the 2013 Toronto Pride Parade!!!      

Goals of the event:

1) To combat homophobia within the medical community and society at large

2) To show the public that there are outspoken LGBTQ physicians and physician allies, and help attract media attention to this important issue           

On June 30, 2013 please march with us! We will be dressing in hospital scrubs and stethoscopes.

Interested individuals can RSVP by visiting our Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/121540071384439/?fref=ts or email mdtorontoprideparade@gmail.com.

David Knox, MD

Nathan Stall, MD

LGBTQ Doctors and Allies

 

OHIP requires rectal exam as part of General assessment

OHIP demands rectal examination of children and adults to bill for a General assessment. This could be perceived as a sexual assault by parents & patients. OMA Board does not object to this absurd requirement.

Recent case of 69y. MD charged with sexual assault of a minor.