Description: In 2015, there were 4,405 deaths by suicide in Canada. Primary care practitioners are in a unique position to help prevent suicide and to detect and manage suicidality. Of people who complete suicide, 45% saw a primary care practitioner in the month before their death. In this workshop, we… Read More
Description: Depression is a common psychiatric disorder that family physicians often see in their office. In Canada, about 5% of people have experienced depression in the past year. In the first part of the session, we will look at how family physicians can make a differential diagnosis of the sad… Read More
Description : L’intégration des gadgets et de l’intelligence artificielle (IA) transforme la médecine clinique par des outils susceptibles d’améliorer l’efficacité et les soins. Grâce à cette séance, les animateurs veulent que les médecins de famille aient une compréhension de base de l’IA et de ses applications dans leur pratique. La… Read More
Description: The integration of gadgets and artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming clinical medicine, offering tools that can enhance efficiency and improve patient care. This session aims to provide family doctors with a foundational understanding of AI and its applications in their practice. The session begins with a clear definition of… Read More
Description: Asthma is a common adult and childhood illness. We have many treatments for it, yet our patients continue to be uncontrolled and end up on systemic steroids, which are known to cause harm both acutely and in their cumulative doses. We will review diagnosis, approaches to therapy, and updates… Read More
