Mediation service

Learn more about the mediation service that allows both parties to attempt to find a solution tailored to their interests.

In certain cases, inquiry process may be referred to the CMQ mediation service. We will then get in touch with you to discuss the situation and provide you with the necessary information.

What is mediation?

“Mediation is when the parties agree to have recourse to an impartial third party who facilitates the negotiation of their dispute by providing methodological and communications assistance.”

Source : CHICANOT J. et G. SLOAN. La pratique de la médiation : aider les personnes à trouver leurs propres solutions avec compétence, ADR Education.

Mediation is a process :

  • Voluntary
  • Confidential
  • Flexible
  • Efficient

Mediation is not :

  • A trial (does not define the rights and obligations of the parties, does not settle the dispute)
  • A therapy session
  • An investigation

The benefits of mediation

Any person (patient or other) can :

  • Be heard by the physician;
  • re-establish communication;
  • Preserve the therapeutic relationship in a context of physicians shortage;
  • Attempt to find a solution adapted to his or her interests.

For the physician :

  • Have their point of view heard;
  • Possibility of making changes to practice in the future, thereby reducing the risk of new requests for investigation;
  • Minimize the anxiety and stress associated with an investigation.