2. long term: -10yrs from now established legislation; be able to refer for xrays; laboratory, take xrays; recognition? too much vs. too little protection of DC title- primary care physican well organized/ professional - how can we be more united. reimbursement for patients public awareness for patients and co-management with other professionals set-up seminars with other professionals- MDs, physios, more DCs good intercommunication amongst members interprofessional awareness prescribe sick leave; to other specialists
4. Recognition:What steps do we need to take to achieve these goals? educate/contact politicians, as a team- never alone (2 or 3): we can involve ECU in our delegation and to provide resources- possibly obtain information from other countries who have already achieved what we want educate public and professionals follow ECU/WHO guidelines on education and continuing education and help from ECU/WHO establish CPD statutes recruit a professional politician to help with support on what we need, how to approach objectives etc.. hire someone to establish meetings, financial matters
6. OrganizationWhat steps do we need to take to achieve these goals? well established agenda including purpose, desired outcomes, flow of meetings/staying on topic / have a chair for each meeting- formalize communication amongst members clear vision delegation and definition of roles regular meetings. read Robert Rules and apply institute a chair for each meeting recruitment/vision of growth
7. Prioritized by vote: Formalize meetings Recruitment/vision of growth Effective communication
8. InterprofessionalawarenessWhat steps do we need to take to achieve these goals? educate other professionals- meetings, seminars (speak on conditions: vertigo, lumbago, what does each profession do) standardized dossier for professionals we meet that we can all give out refer when necessary- offer our professional opinion (through letter/fax/email/phone) to specialist or GP (call and ask advice of MDs) lanuage skills invite professionals to your office
9. Prioritize by vote: Arrange workshops More contact with MDs & make brochures/pamphlets
