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The AMS Phoenix Project: A Call to Caring
seeks to resurrect caring in healthcare,
rebalancing human compassion
and technical expertise….
 


  welcome  
  The AMS Phoenix Project: A Call to Caring is based on the premise that health professionals provide the best care when they are able to balance human compassion and technical expertise. AMS will act as a catalyst for change by making strategic investments and working with educators, health professionals, workplaces and other partners to nurture and sustain education and workplace environments that support this balance...


 
  approach  
  The Project will build on initial advice emerging from several successful provincial summits /workshops organized by the AMS in early 2011 on the use of narrative, the role of the hidden curriculum, and the effects of toxic practice environments on medical and nursing education. The key findings emerging from these summits constituted Phase 1 of the project and provided a foundation for discussions leading to the launch of The AMS Phoenix Project...


 
  activities  
  Summits & Workshops
In September 2010, the AMS Board committed resources to supporting Stage 1 of The AMS Phoenix Project focused on exploring the best way to meet the goals of the initiative and build a foundation for sustainable impact. With financial support from the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care for selected Stage 1 activities, AMS hosted five successful events from January 22 to May 17, 2011. Following is a brief description of the events. A synthesis of the highlights emerging from the discussions can be downloaded...


 


  about us  
 
Our focus

In June 2011, the Board of Directors of Associated Medical Services (AMS) announced an innovative multi-year initiative that focuses on making a positive and lasting difference in how health professionals develop and sustain their abilities to provide humane care to people...
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  faq  
  Q: Who is the AMS?
Q: What contributions have the AMS made to the advancement of health and health care in Canada?
Q: How Did the AMS Phoenix Project: A Call to Caring Come About?
Q: How Is the Project Linked to Current Priorities in the Health System?

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  partner  
  The AMS initiative will begin in Ontario and gradually expand nationally. The initial focus will be medicine and nursing with expansion to rehabilitation sciences and other healthcare providers. The initiative will begin in larger academic health science centres with the eventual inclusion of other universities, colleges, community hospitals and other organizations...


 

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