08/31/2026
Two quieter CPSO updates worth two minutes of your attention.
Medical records management: even if a commercial EMR vendor or records service handles your day-to-day, you remain ultimately responsible for meeting your record-keeping obligations. CPSO advises putting vendor agreements in writing and confirming they reflect your actual regulatory requirements.
https://www.cpso.on.ca/Physicians/Policies-Guidance/Policies/Medical-Records-Management/Advice-to-the-Profession-Medical-Records-Managemen
Virtual care: CPSO reiterated that virtual care is a strong tool for access and efficiency, but it is not a fit for every condition or every patient. Worth a periodic gut check on which visit types your practice defaults to virtual, and why.
https://www.cpso.on.ca/Physicians/Policies-Guidance/Policies/Virtual-Care/Advice-to-the-Profession-Virtual-Care
Neither requires action today. Both are worth a second look before they become a bigger problem.