FROM THE REGISTRAR’S DESK
Consultation with the
profession and the public
has been – and will continue to be – an essential
element of this multiphased initiative
in these instances, that fairness to the member outweighed the argument for
transparency.
The protection of the public interest will always be paramount, but we must
take into account our absolute duty to be fair to physicians. Both obligations are important and undermining one will not advance the other.
On page 11, we discuss some of the decisions made by Council at its recent
meeting to improve the clarity of information that is already public. This is
a continuation of work that we began last year.
We all recognize that this initiative will fundamentally change the way
professions and their regulatory bodies communicate with the public about
health and regulatory outcomes. And that is why consultation with the
profession and the public has been – and will continue to be – such an
essential element of this multi-phased initiative. Certainly, as part of our
commitment to transparency, it has never been easier for you to let us know
what you think. Please share your thoughts with us as we consider these
important changes.
Thank you.
Dr. Keith Hay, New Medical Advisor
W
e are pleased to welcome Dr. Keith Hay to the College as a Medical
Advisor. Keith has practised family medicine in Clinton, Ontario
since 1985 and has held a number of administrative positions at the Clinton Public Hospital, the Huron Perth Health Alliance (a unique partnership between the hospitals in Clinton, St. Marys, Seaforth and Stratford
that operates under a single governance and staff structure) and the
Clinton Family Health Team.
In addition, Keith has been a peer assessor, conducted registration assessments and has provided expert opinion in College investigations. He is
also an Adjunct Professor of Family Medicine at the Western University
Schulich School of Medicine.
Keith completed his medical degree at McGill University and his family
medicine residency at the Ottawa Civic Hospital. In his spare time, Keith
enjoys playing hockey and golf, and spending time at his cottage
in Haliburton.
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