Consultation 31 - Non-Treating Medical Examinations

The Non-Treating Medical Examinations (NTMEs) standard is under review after being issued by Council in January 2010. The addition of a preamble, definitions and other revisions better communicate roles and expectations, provide improved clarity and context, and protect examinees and members from misunderstandings and potential complaints. The inclusion of potential conflicts of interest and identified eligibility requirements strengthen impartiality and clarify expectations. Requirements added around consent help reinforce ethical safeguards while also supporting member autonomy.

The survey consists of 8 questions, 3 of which are demographic in nature, and should take approximately 5 minutes to complete. It will be easiest to respond to after reading the draft standard (e.g., rationale for edits/inclusions, references/citations, and definitions can be found in the document).

The current standard and consultation page, where you will find clean and marked versions, are linked below:

· Current standard
· Clean version of the draft (with rationale in comments)
· Marked version of the draft (lined comparison with current version with rationale in comments)

All responses will be reviewed, and a summary of the results will be provided to CPSA Council when considering the revised standard for approval for implementation. However, the identity of all respondents will be kept strictly confidential, and feedback will be anonymous.

If you would like to go back to complete or change your responses before submitting, please click the "Previous" button.

If you have any questions, please email consultation@cpsa.ab.ca.