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PATIENTS ASSOCIATION CANADA [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
- Sociology of Medicine
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Patients Canada
1, record 1, English, Patients%20Canada
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Patients' Association of Canada 2, record 1, English, Patients%27%20Association%20of%20Canada
former designation, correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Patients Canada champions a health care system that works for patients. [It] has pioneered the practice of bringing the patient voice to health care decision-making, ensuring decisions reflect patient priorities. 3, record 1, English, - Patients%20Canada
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
- Sociologie de la médecine
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Patients Canada
1, record 1, French, Patients%20Canada
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Patients' Association of Canada 2, record 1, French, Patients%27%20Association%20of%20Canada
former designation, correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-06-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canada’s Medical Technology Companies
1, record 2, English, Canada%26rsquo%3Bs%20Medical%20Technology%20Companies
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MEDEC 2, record 2, English, MEDEC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Medical Devices Canada 3, record 2, English, Medical%20Devices%20Canada
former designation, correct
- MEDEC 4, record 2, English, MEDEC
former designation, correct
- MEDEC 4, record 2, English, MEDEC
- Canada’s Medical Device Technology Companies 5, record 2, English, Canada%26rsquo%3Bs%20Medical%20Device%20Technology%20Companies
former designation, correct
- Canadian Association of Manufacturers of Medical Devices 6, record 2, English, Canadian%20Association%20of%20Manufacturers%20of%20Medical%20Devices
former designation, correct
- CAMMD 7, record 2, English, CAMMD
former designation, correct
- CAMMD 7, record 2, English, CAMMD
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MEDEC-Canada's Medical Technology Companies is the national association created by and for the Canadian medical device industry. MEDEC is the primary source for advocacy, information and education on the medical device industry for members, the greater healthcare community, industry partners and the general public. Our goals are to advance health outcomes for patients in Canada and the growth and vibrancy of the industry in Canada. We focus on ensuring access to proven, safe technology and new, innovative medical technology developed by our member companies. 8, record 2, English, - Canada%26rsquo%3Bs%20Medical%20Technology%20Companies
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Les Sociétés canadiennes de technologies médicales
1, record 2, French, Les%20Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9s%20canadiennes%20de%20technologies%20m%C3%A9dicales
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- MEDEC 1, record 2, French, MEDEC
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Instruments médicaux Canada 2, record 2, French, Instruments%20m%C3%A9dicaux%20Canada
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- MEDEC 3, record 2, French, MEDEC
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- MEDEC 3, record 2, French, MEDEC
- Association canadienne des fabricants d'équipement médical 4, record 2, French, Association%20canadienne%20des%20fabricants%20d%27%C3%A9quipement%20m%C3%A9dical
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MEDEC - Les Sociétés canadiennes de technologies médicales est l'association nationale créée par et pour l'industrie canadienne de technologies des dispositifs médicaux. MEDEC est la principale source de défense des droits, d'information et d'éducation au sujet du secteur des technologies des dispositifs médicaux pour ses membres, pour la communauté élargie des soins de santé, pour les partenaires de l'industrie et pour l'ensemble du public. Nos buts sont d'améliorer les résultats des soins de santé pour les patients, ainsi que la croissance et la fécondité de notre secteur d'activité au Canada. Notre objectif consiste à assurer l'accès à une technologie éprouvée et sûre ainsi qu'à de nouvelles technologies médicales novatrices, mises au point par les sociétés membres. 1, record 2, French, - Les%20Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9s%20canadiennes%20de%20technologies%20m%C3%A9dicales
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-07-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Medical Staff
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Association of Thoracic Surgeons
1, record 3, English, Canadian%20Association%20of%20Thoracic%20Surgeons
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CATS 1, record 3, English, CATS
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Association of Thoracic Surgeons represents thoracic surgeons in Canada. We provide subspeciality clinical care for patients with a wide range of pulmonary, esophageal, and mediastinal diseases. Our patients suffer from complex benigh and malignant diseases, and our training is therefore very broad. We educate students and residents. Our success in postgraduate surgical education is well know. Canadian trained thoracic surgeons have a world-wide reputation for clinical excellence and many of our former trainees hold thoracic surgical leadership positions throughout the world. The association is actively involved in clinical and laboratory research. We are also involved in health care planning issues such as thoracic surgical manpower, standards of practice, and delivery of thoracic surgical oncology services. 1, record 3, English, - Canadian%20Association%20of%20Thoracic%20Surgeons
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Personnel médical
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- L'Association Canadienne de Chirurgie Thoracique
1, record 3, French, L%27Association%20Canadienne%20de%20Chirurgie%20Thoracique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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