In this talk we will review interventions that have been proven to influence important outcomes in diabetes ranging from lifestyle, blood pressure choices, statins, and varying hypoglycemic medications. We will end with a very simplified approach to managing patients with diabetes…. Membership Required You must be a member… Read More
Dr. Ainsley Moore, Vice Chair of the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care and Associate Professor of Family Medicine at McMaster University reviews the most recent preventive screening recommendations from the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care. The benefits and harms of screening for breast cancer, thyroid dysfunction… Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen family physicians shift to more virtual care and fewer in-office services. As more restrictions are lifted and in-person clinical services increase, we reflect on what was put on the shelf for over three months and what we can begin again. We are presented with an opportunity to re-evaluate how we can… Read More
During the pandemic, many family physicians have experienced profound changes to their office practice. We experienced marked declines in patient volumes, which may have led to reduced hours or lay offs for our office staff. We established office protocols for physical distancing and cleaning, and cared for patients virtually more than ever before. We discuss the practice changes… Read More
Dr. Maria Patriquin presents on motivation to address the health, wellbeing and burnout in family physicians, attaining and maintaining mental health and barriers to implementing change. Learn what individual, organizational and systemic changes warrant implementing…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content. Read More
