MEDIA ADVISORY - Royal College calls for investments in human capital,
research and improving health of Aboriginal Peoples

OTTAWA, Oct. 28 /CNW/ -

Who:	Andrew Padmos, MD, FRCPC, Chief Executive Officer, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
What:	Appearance before Standing Committee on Finance for pre-budget consultations
When:	Monday, November 1, 2010, 5:00 p.m. (EST)
Where:	House of Commons, Room 237: C Centre Block, Ottawa, Ontario
Why:	In its brief to the Standing Committee on Finance, Bridging the Gap, Building Collaborative Foundations for an Effective and Efficient Health Care System, the Royal College identifies priorities for investments in health care that will contribute to a healthier society, better patient care, enhanced systems and improved productivity.
	The Royal College makes four recommendations to be included in the next federal government budget:
	1.	leverage investment in human resources for health by laying the groundwork to create a pan-Canadian observatory to help jurisdictions optimize their expenditures in human capital — the largest expense in our health care system;
	2.	invest in health and health care research funding and enhance our ability to recruit and retain leading health, scientific and biomedical researchers;
	3.	promote and support innovation in the delivery of high-quality health care to promote Canada as a leader in medical practices, innovation and best practices; and
	4.	invest in the health and well-being of Canada's Aboriginal Peoples.
	To download a copy of the brief: http://rcpsc.medical.org/publicpolicy/Attachment_A_Royal_College_e.pdf

About the Royal College
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada is a national, not-for-profit organization of more than 42,000 members in 87 countries. The Royal College contributes to improving the health of Canadians by setting the highest standards for postgraduate medical education. Dedicated to lifelong learning, the organization is a trusted partner in advancing sound health and public policy. To find out more, please visit: www.royalcollege.ca.

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