The employer shall actively support and encourage employees to undertake research relevant to their expertise, experience and employment and to present the results of such research at appropriate scientific meetings and to publish papers and books. In addition to the right to use sabbatical leave, secondment leave or continuing medical education leave for research purposes, special leave and leave without pay may be used for such research activity.
MECA CLAUSE
37. Research and Publications
Section 5
- 35. Quality Improvement Environment
- 36. Professional Development and Education
- 37. Research and Publications
- 38. Intellectual Property Rights
- 39. Professional and Patient Responsibility and Accountability
- 40. Public Debate and Dialogue
- 41. Patient Safety
- 42. Investigations of Clinical Practice
- Schedule 5: Intellectual Property Rights (Clause 38)