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Become a
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The
Canada’s Doctors: your partners in healthy living pilot program
projects a positive image of physicians and highlights the physician’s
role as the trusted source of information for patients on all health
matters.
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By CMA Staff |
This past June the NLMA, in partnership with the Canadian Medical
Association, launched the Canada’s Doctors: your partners in healthy
living pilot program in the province. This program projects a
positive image of physicians and highlights the physician’s role as the
trusted source of information for patients on all health matters.
Free resource materials for both physicians and patients are
available through the program. Posters and patient handouts on toddler
safety and senior fall prevention as well as a handy hot water
temperature indicator card can be ordered in quantity by NLMA members.
The material is designed to be easily incorporated into a medical
practice. Here is what some Newfoundland and Labrador physicians have
said about the program:
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“I have displayed the posters in my waiting room and this has helped
stimulate conversation on these important topics, particularly with my
elder patients. Parents especially like the temperature indicator
cards.” — Dr. Susan King, family physician
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“I give the patient handout and temperature indicator card every time
I see a family with a toddler. All the families have been appreciative,
thank me for the information and are very interested in checking their
hot water temperature.” — Dr. Sandra Luscombe, developmental
pediatrician
The program has had great initial success and physicians are
encouraged to join their colleagues in this important pilot project.
Visit
cma.ca/doctorsforhealthyliving for complete information on the
program, the resources available and online ordering.
Physician participation in the program and its evaluation will help
the CMA and the NLMA build a member benefit program that can continue to
serve physicians and patients, while presenting the positive, caring
side of medicine to the public.
Become a Partner in Healthy Living today.
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