=8CC@JJL<)''- ZgdX:8E8;@8EGF;@8KI@:D<;@:8C8JJF:@8K@FE E < N J C < K K < I TABLE OF CONTENTS PRESIDENT’S Fit Feet Special Olympics p. 3 MESSAGE More Tools p. 5 APMA – Toronto Insurance Trends p. 8 July 30-August 2, 2009 Supersize your RRSP p. 10 Provincial Updates p. 11 Report of the CPEF p. 14 Insurance Liaison Update p. 16 A Student Perspective p. 17 Mark your Calendars p. 18 Mario G. Turanovic, D.P.M. :: Since our last newsletter, podiatrists have been busy at a variety of activities across PLAN TO ATTEND The Americans the country. From Foot Health Awareness to involvement with th the Fit Feet program for Special are coming! Olympics athletes, CPMA mem- 19 bers have been demonstrating :: Thanks to a strong working relationship and a signed friend- WORLD the importance of taking care of ship protocol with the CPMA, for the first time ever, the Ameri- your feet. CONGRESS can Podiatric Medical Association is leaving U.S. soil to host its annual scientific seminar in Canada. From July 30 to August 2, A number of our members also OF 2009, Toronto’s Convention Centre will play host to an enormous participate in various charity walks, such as the Weekend to group of podiatrists. PODIATRY End Breast Cancer. Every oppor- The APMA’s Annual Scientific Conference is renowned for its exten- tunity we seize to promote the MAY 26-28, 2007 sive academic program. In addition to a broad range of workshops benefits of seeing a podiatrist and seminars on a variety of podiatry related topics, the conference and educating Canadians about COPENHAGEN also draws a significant list of exhibitors to showcase the latest good foot health helps to pro- DENMARK products and materials. mote our profession. I applaud everyone’s efforts to date, and The 2006 conference in Las Vegas, Nevada drew the largest del- encourage more of our mem- egate number in history. 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When these were Manitoba and Ontario were given to the athletes, they all there to conduct the screenings. were surprised and truly ap- Close to 200 athletes were preciated their ‘gifts’. The word www.precision orthotics.com screened during the four day spread that the ‘foot guys’ had period. Many athletes had these great gifts, which helped never had their feet examined encourage more athletes to at- before. Most of the conditions tend the screenings. • Fine finishing seen mirrored those observed I am hopeful that all future Na- • Prepaid overnight shipping in the podiatrist offices. The tional Games will now have the most common conditions noted • BAPFOL Accredited Lab Fit Feet screenings as part of were skin and nail problems in the event. By doing so, we can addition to flat feet of vary- ensure that the athletes foot ing degrees. If follow-up care health is looked after, which was needed the athletes were enables them to continue to instructed to seek podiatric compete. care in their province. A ‘report card’, indicating the conditions Dr. Kel Sherkin found and then stating that fol- Canadian Director low-up care was needed, was Fit Feet Healthy Athletes given to the coaches who were Special Olympics■ instructed to pass the report cards on to the parents/guard- ians of the athletes to ensure that treatment was obtained. For information call toll-free 1-800-661-8221 #4-744 Fairview Road Victoria BC V9A 5T [email protected] CONNECTING on an International Level :: As a member of the CPMA, The FIP mission is to ensure cine, the FIP has already made with the American Podiatric you are automatically a mem- access to high-quality foot and significant strides in countries Medical Association’s annual ber of the Federation Interna- ankle care for all people, through around the world. In addition scientific conference. Next tionale des Podologue (FIP). FIP collaboration with national and to a very comprehensive World year, the 19th World Congress is an international federation international organizations of Foot Health Awareness Month will be May 26 to 28, 2007 in of podiatric organizations rep- podiatrists and other health program and materials, the FIP Copenhagen, Denmark. With a resenting 55,000 podiatrists organizations. By providing a is also embarking on a project in broad range of topics and ses- worldwide in 23 countries on focus for global leadership and South America to improve foot sions, the conference will have five continents. development of podiatric medi- health for many of the poor. something for everyone, so make plans now to attend. For Earlier this year, FIP was more information, visit www. awarded the Humanitarian fipworldcongress.org■ Award from the APMA for its efforts to enhance the podiatry profession and foot care inter- nationally. 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In easy-to-understand record of what the patient saw, thotics, general foot health tips For the most part, the methods language, Emmi walks patients heard and did while viewing the or guidelines for selecting better I described could be found at through the entire surgical ex- program. As a result, Emmi pro- footwear is a routine conversa- a very low or negligible cost, perience from pre-op to post- vides (and is the only program tion you will have with most needed little up-front invest- op, including risks and alterna- that can) tangible proof that a patients. Why not utilize your ment in time and would work tives. patient has accessed critical patient’s waiting room time to for any type of business. Once information about the planned get the message across? We’ve Emmi is built on the premise up and running, these tools procedure and was informed of all seen the methods employed that educating patients about continue to provide on-line all of the risks associated with by our dentists: the flat screen an upcoming surgery is both exposure for your practice with it. While Emmi will never re- on the waiting room wall show- critical and time consuming very few new inputs. For anyone place the physician and staff as ing the horrible “befores” and for the physician and his or that would like further reading the most important source of joyful “afters” with new ve- her staff. Emmi, which covers on this subject, there is a very patient education, it can serve neers. Or, advertising the latest a wide and growing range of good article on Podiatrytoday. as a powerful adjunct to what a tooth and gum treatment tools surgical procedures, effectively com(http://www.podiatry- practice is already doing. and plugging services found in illustrates and synthesizes dif- today.com/article/3164) that the practice. It provides the pa- ficult, intimidating and often AdvancedMD™ is an on-line discusses this in greater depth. tient a break in the monotony of scary information about up- practice management tool waiting but also sparks interest This time, I’d like to present coming surgeries and presents which requires practices to in the services offered. This some electronic tools and ap- it in an easy-to-understand, only have desktops with access is accomplished with a small plications that can be found on conversational and almost to the Internet. Through secure investment in a flat screen the web to bring efficiencies comforting manner. servers, the application ensures and a “slave” PC that can run a specifically to medical practice patient data is secure and your Even people who are not fa- PowerPoint slide show.