Patel, MMA help
sell road safety
Dr. Sunil Patel, president of the Manitoba Medical Association (MMA), is featured in an advertising campaign that promotes road safety in Manitoba. RoadWise, a safety strategy developed by Manitoba Public Insurance, makes drivers aware of actions that contribute to collisions, such as tailgating and speeding through amber lights.
Patel told reporters that "as a physician I analyse the cause of every collision injury and consider what could have been done to prevent it. If everyone becomes roadwise we will save more lives." The MMA has been heavily involved in lobbying and awareness campaigns on issues such as impaired driving, proper use of seat belts and child restraints and bicycle safety.
| CMAJ May 1, 1996 (vol 154, no 9) /
JAMC le 1er mai 1996 (vol 154, no 9) |