Meeting Minutes October 21st, 2012
The Physician Learning Program was presented regarding AMD injection rates in
the province by retina specialist. The results show that we provide excellent care
to our patients utilizing a primarily treat and extend approach. For 90 minutes we
then discussed variations in the treat and extend model with consensus being
found in most areas. A document will be circulated for input prior to final
summary document being sent to each member.
Treasure/secretary report: Dr. Chaudhary presented his report. Following a
discussion a motion was proposed to extend the term of treasurer to two years
by Dr. Hinz, seconded by Dr. Adatia. This passed with Dr. Chaudhary accepting
to stay on.
Annual Fees were discussed and tabled until later in the meeting following a
discussion of lobbying costs.
Dr. Tennant presented a short report, stating that the president's term is for one
year and that his term was complete. Dr. Kherani is the next president as of
October 21, 2012. A motion was put forward by Dr. Williams and seconded to
have Dr. Hinz as the president elect. Dr. Hinz agreed to take the position
following a unanimous vote in favour of the motion.
Dr. Williams reviewed INRV discussions with the group. He will be drafting a
letter to the AMA for the members to review regarding the dissatisfaction we
have all had with regards to process and final document. He believes that the
final document has been drafted and sent to the AMA for assessment prior to the
vote that is to take place within a couple of weeks.
Dr. Tennant reviewed the RAPID discussions that I have been having with
government. I am awaiting government to contact me again in the next couple of
weeks.
Dr. Tennant reviewed issue of public relations and government lobbying. Dr.
Baker, Dr. Kherani and I have all had a chance to talk directly with the Canadian
Strategy Group. All believed that it would be worthwhile to proceed with a three
month contract.
Annual Fees: Following extensive discussion by the group a motion was put
forwarded and seconded that the fees for this year would be $2500.00. $200.00
for the administrative costs of the organization and $2300.00 to fund 3 months of
lobbying by the Canadian Strategy Group. (Letter attached) This passed
unanimously with all 13 present agreeing to this one time increased fee.
Dr. Kherani discussed the benefits of working more closely together regarding
fellowship objectives and collaborative research. The idea of more remote clinics
to service the community by retina specialists was felt to be important. Dr.
Kherani also suggested that the annual meeting be held in Edmonton one year
followed by Calgary the following year.
Dr. Williams then discussed the benefits of having a member of the RSA on the
EPSA executive. Dr. Williams put forward a motion to have Dr. Patrick Mitchell
as this individual. The motion was seconded by Dr. Savage with all agreeing to
this motion.
No new committees were struck.
The meeting was then adjourned with the next meeting to be held as part of the
Canadian Retina Society Meeting in March in Banff.
Please forward your dues to the Dr. Ripan Chaudhary ASAP. He will be sending
out his address to the group.
Thanks for your time and effort over the past year.
Matt
Past President
RSA