Whatsapp and similar platforms for case discussions Understanding of CFM

In an important opinion on a current topic and which contains controversial issues, the Federal Council of Medicine (CFM) concluded that digital communication platforms, such as WhatsApp, can be used by professionals to discuss medical cases. CFM opinion No. 14/2017, issued by Dr. Emmanuel Fortes S. Cavalcanti, highlighted, however, some points that must be … Continue lendo

CFM revokes Resolution 2227/2018

This Friday (22) the Councilors of the CFM revoked Resolution nº 2.227/2018, which deals with Telemedicine in Brazil. CBR is attentive to the process and reinforces to its associates the importance of following up on updates. Check out the full text of the CFM below: Sensitive to the manifestations of Brazilian doctors and representative entities of the class, the … Continue lendo

Medical entities forward proposals to presidential candidates

The national medical entities, the Federal Council of Medicine (CFM), the Brazilian Medical Association (AMB), the Brazilian Medical Federation (FMB), the National Federation of Doctors (Fenam) and the National Association of Resident Doctors (ANMR) have launched a manifesto to candidates the President of the Republic with proposals to improve health in Brazil, which were elaborated during the XIII … Continue lendo

CBR supports note from CFM and AMB on statement by the Minister of Health

The Brazilian College of Radiology and Image Diagnosis (CBR) supports the note to society issued by the Federal Council of Medicine (CFM) and the Brazilian Medical Association (AMB) on July 13, 2017 (https://amb.org. br/noticias/amb/amb-e-cfm-rebatem-comentarios-pejorativos-do-minister-ricardo-barros-e-ressaltam-verdade-sobre-gestao-do-sus/), in which our representative entities contest a recent declaration of Mr. Minister of Health, Ricardo Barros. Board of the CBR

Use of WhatsApp between doctors and patients is the subject of a CFM opinion

The Federal Council of Medicine (CFM) released an opinion on the use of WhatsApp between doctors and also professionals and their patients. Document No. 14/2017 is signed by the reporting member Emmanuel Fortes S. Cavalcanti. After a broad approach on the subject, the opinion, in its conclusion, highlights the private character of the exchanged contents: … Continue lendo