Important News From the PAAB
Code Revision Effective January 1, 2006
1) Revise paragraph 2 of s6.6.a from:
Meeting Reports (see s11.11) of sections of accredited Health Professional Meetings or Continuing Education (CE) events/activities (see s 11.10) organized independently of the sponsor of the materials and that are not focussed on, or provide emphasis on, the sponsor’s product(s); and are produced and distributed once by independent publishers (see 11.12) in order to disseminate the educational content of the meeting. To Meeting Reports of sections of accredited Health Professional Meetings or Continuing Education (CE) events/activities (see s 11.10) organized independently of the sponsor of the materials and that are not focussed on, or provide emphasis on, the sponsor’s product(s) i.e. do not promote the sale of the sponsor’s product(s). This brings the exemption close to the spirit and letter of the Health Canada guideline “The Distinction Between Advertising and Other Activities”.
2) Remove sections 11.11 and 11.12 Definitions
11.11 Meeting Report 11.12 Independent Publisher The definitions have not proven to be helpful and have been confusing to some. They were seen as not to be critical in interpreting the s6.6.a. exemption.
2006 Fee Schedule
Please see overleaf for the 2006 PAAB Fee schedule. The increase in the primary fees represents the first major increase in six years. During that time, the PAAB has increased its staff complement, increased the office space, and has engaged in strategic planning, a major code review and a communications program that was designed to increase the awareness of the PAAB by physicians. The Board is looking to secure the future of the PAAB to enable it to perform well within its mandate. We are hiring additional staff and have recently renovated the office. We look forward to providing excellent service to our clients.
On behalf of the PAAB members and the staff, I wish you the best for the Holiday Season and an ethical and prosperous 2006.
Ray Chepesiuk
PAAB Commissioner
