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Position Statements

As the national voice for emergency physicians, the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians helps shape public policy, resource allocation, and the future of emergency care in Canada.

Position statements are key to this work—concise, evidence-informed documents that outline CAEP’s stance on important issues and help guide decision-making across the healthcare system.

Contribute your expertise

CAEP members are encouraged to get involved and help improve emergency care for all Canadians. Members can contribute their expertise, submit ideas for new position statements, and add their voice by reviewing draft position statements when available. Each statement follows a standardized process to ensure quality, credibility, and impact.

Latest position statements

Emergency department
management of people with opioid use disorder

October 2020

Health human resources for emergency medicine: a framework for the future

January 2020

Hospital disaster preparedness (full statement)

March 2020

Dental care in Canada

September 2019

Sick notes for minor illness

March 2020

Recommendations for the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) by emergency physicians in Canada Copy (full statement)

August 2019

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