Welcome to Ontario College of Family Physicians
Clinical Updates for Family Physicians
A summary of key changes & links to in-depth resources for fall.
What you need to know:
President's Message
Respiratory illness updates and resources, tools for your practice and more
Clinical Application of the Long-Term Care (LTC) Fracture Prevention Recommendations for Frail Older Adults
Starts on
Fri, Nov 22, 2024 12:00 pm EST
Long-term care (LTC) residents are more dependent, frail and vulnerable, and require more complex care than community-dwelling older adults.
Approaches to caring for children and youth depression
Starts on
Wed, Nov 27, 2024 8:00 am EST
Due to current challenges in healthcare, there are often delays in getting referrals for children and youth with depression, leaving family physicians to manage their care.
Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention Workshop
Starts on
Wed, Dec 4, 2024 1:00 pm EST
In this workshop, facilitators will share insights from the 2023 updated clinical practice guideline for management of osteoporosis and fracture prevention in Canada, as well as actionable tools for screening, diagnosing and optimizing care.
Strategies to help family doctors transition from practice
Starts on
Wed, Dec 11, 2024 8:00 am EST
Leaving or transitioning back into your practice, or decreasing your hours due to retirement, relocation, illness, or maternity leave can be challenging, especially amid the current family medicine crisis where patients struggle to find new family doctors and there is a shortage of locums.
Clinical Application of the Long-Term Care (LTC) Fracture Prevention Recommendations for Frail Older Adults
Starts on
Fri, Dec 13, 2024 12:00 pm EST
Long-term care (LTC) residents are more dependent, frail and vulnerable, and require more complex care than community-dwelling older adults.
Exploring Psychosocial Interventions in Chronic Pain
Starts on
Wed, Jan 22, 2025 8:00 am EST
Chronic pain is widely recognized as a bio-psycho-social phenomenon, yet family physicians often rely solely on medication management strategies.
COVID-19: Vaccines, Treatments and Testing Summary Information for Family Physicians
Updates on vaccines, testing and treatments for COVID-19.
Clinical Updates for Family Physicians: Fall 2024
The following summary highlights new and updated prevention programs in place to address seasonal respiratory and other significant illnesses affecting Ontarians.
Universal RSV Prevention Programs: Summary of Updates
The OCFP has developed a summary of the RSV prevention program updates, including the recommended use of Beyfortus®.
Changes to Ontario’s Publicly Funded Pneumococcal Vaccine Program
A summary of changes and a reminder of the dosing schedule for Ontario’s publicly funded pneumococcal vaccine program.
Measles – Resource for Patients
A one-page guide with tips for patients to protect themselves against measles.
Measles
A resource with information on the prevention and management of suspected measles cases in your practice.
Letter template with checklist
A letter template that can be filled out to communicate the appropriate scope of work to specialists.
Writing Sick Notes
A helpful resource that can be included in EMRs and clinic workflows to help educate employers on changing their sick note policies.
October 17, 2024
Family Doctors in Dufferin–Caledon Recognized for Outstanding Care and Dedication
Life with a family doctor means access to comprehensive care for Ontarians and their loved ones Nine local family doctors are being recognized by patients and the Ontario College of Family Physicians for the outstanding care they provide and dedication to the community. “What we heard from patients in all corners of the province, including in Dufferin–Caledon, is that family physicians are there for patients, providing care when they need it most,” said Dr.
October 9, 2024
Local Family Doctors Recognized by Patients for Outstanding Care and Dedication
Life with a family doctor means access to comprehensive care for Ontarians and their loved ones More than 750 family doctors from across Ontario are being recognized by their patients and the Ontario College of Family Physicians for the outstanding care they provide.
September 27, 2024
Brampton Family Physician Announced as President of Ontario College of Family Physicians
Dr. Jobin Varughese to prioritize solutions to support family physicians caring for Ontarians Dr. Jobin Varughese has been announced as President of the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP), representing more than 18,000 family physicians and medical students, including residents and retired family physicians. As president, Dr. Varughese’s priorities include working toward solutions to make practise better for family physicians and ensuring they are at the forefront in leading much-needed change in our healthcare system.
July 11, 2024
New Data Shows There Are Now 2.5 Million Ontarians Without a Family Doctor
The Ontario College of Family Physicians is calling for urgent supports to ensure family doctors can provide Ontarians with the care they need The list of Ontarians without a family doctor continues to grow.
May 24, 2024
Using AI to support family doctors and their patients
Whether to decrease the average of 19 hours per week that family physicians spend on administrative tasks, including documenting patient visits and writing referrals, or using technology to enhance the patient experience, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an important part of family medicine.
May 15, 2024
Ontario College of Family Physicians Calls on Government to Recognize World Family Doctor Day by Taking Action to Support Family Doctors
Compensation For Family Doctors Must Reflect the Complex Care They Provide For World Family Doctor Day on May 19, the Ontario College of Family Physicians is sharing new data that reinforces the foundational role of family doctors in our healthcare system, showing that family doctors see more patients in a 24-hour period than any other healthcare service.
May 8, 2024
OCFP Statement
Family doctors are the foundation of Ontario’s health system, and, for years the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) has been sounding the alarm that family medicine is in crisis.
April 24, 2024
OCFP Statement: Administrative Burden
Family doctors are the foundation of Ontario’s health care system, and Ontario needs family physicians spending time with patients, not on paperwork.
The OCFP honors the exceptional work of Ontario’s family physicians through two distinct programs:
- Patient Recognition for Outstanding Care: Empowers patients to celebrate their family doctors for their dedication and the compassionate care they provide.
- OCFP Awards: Celebrates the vital contributions that Ontario’s family physicians, residents and medical students make to their communities and our healthcare system.
Find OCFP offerings to earn Mainpro+ credits, report your credits or learn more about how to get a program Mainpro+ certified.