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SUMMARY:Return-to-Work Planning in Family Medicine: Practical WSIB Considerations
DESCRIPTION:Supporting patients with return‑to‑work planning and related WSIB documentation\, such as FAF forms\, can be complex for family physicians\, particularly when balancing clinical care with administrative demands. In this session\, we will consider approaches to supporting patients in returning to full or modified duties in an efficient and practical manner. \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Aaron Thompson\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON \n\n\n\n\nCo-Host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Carrie Bernard\, Family Physician Queen Square FHT\, Continuing Professional Development and Partnerships Lead\, Division of Mental Health & Addictions DFCM\, Assistant Professor DFCM University of Toronto\, Assistant Clinical Professor DFM McMaster University\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWatch & Listen: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://traffic.libsyn.com/1cc1507b-f283-4972-bec5-4b98be106d24/Pwell_CoP_4_22_2026.m4a\n\n\n\nDownload the Resources\n\n\n\nSession Slides (PDF)Resources (PDF)
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/return-to-work-planning/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260325T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260325T090000
DTSTAMP:20260502T230210
CREATED:20251121T131157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T192701Z
UID:10000163-1774425600-1774429200@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Navigating WSIB for Family Physicians: Improving Patient Access and Your Practice 
DESCRIPTION:Many family physicians struggle with completing WSIB forms and advising patients on workplace injuries. This session will provide practical guidance on when to offer WSIB support\, how to complete and bill forms\, and how to counsel patients who fear employer repercussions. By improving your WSIB knowledge\, you’ll help patients access coverage and avoid unnecessary out-of-pocket costs. \n\n\n\nPlease note: This conversation will continue with an additional session\, “Return-to-Work Planning in Family Medicine: Practical WSIB Considerations\,” offered on April 22. Learn more and register here. \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Aaron Thompson\n\n\n\nDr. Craig Winsor\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON \n\n\n\n\nCo-Host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Vanessa Reddit\, Family Physician\, Crossroads Clinic\, Women’s College Hospital\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nWatch & Listen:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession Slides (PDF)Resources (PDF) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self-Learning Program\n\n\n\nExplore more topics and deepen your knowledge at your on pace—visit the Self-Learning Program page to get started and participate. All sessions are Mainpro+ certified. \n\n\n\nFacing mental health\, substance use or chronic pain challenges in your practice ?\n\n\n\nJoin Peer Connect for individualized\, educational support in this\, or other areas. You can also earn Mainpro+ credits through this program
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/navigating-wsib-for-family-physicians-improving-patient-access-and-your-practice/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T090000
DTSTAMP:20260502T230210
CREATED:20251031T184105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T205425Z
UID:10000159-1772006400-1772010000@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Insomnia in Primary Care: Assessment\, CBTi and Safe Prescribing 
DESCRIPTION:Insomnia is one of the most common issues family physicians see\, but treating it effectively isn’t always straightforward. While patients may initially look to medication for relief\, the best evidence supports Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi) as the first-line treatment. This session will take you through how to assess insomnia properly\, what CBTi can look like in your practice and which medications are safe when needed. Join us to feel more confident in helping your patients sleep better—safely and effectively.  \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Purti Papneja\n\n\n\nDr. Colleen Carney\n\n\n\nDr. Shayna Watson\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Carrie Bernard\, Family Physician Queen Square FHT\, Continuing Professional Development and Partnerships Lead\, Division of Mental Health & Addictions DFCM\, Assistant Professor DFCM University of Toronto\, Assistant Clinical Professor DFM McMaster University\n\n\n\n\nCo-Host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON  \n\n\n\n\nWatch & Listen:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession Slides (PDF) \n\n\n\nResources (PDF) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self-Learning Program\n\n\n\nExplore more topics and deepen your knowledge at your on pace—visit the Self-Learning Program page to get started and participate. All sessions are Mainpro+ certified. \n\n\n\nFacing mental health\, substance use or chronic pain challenges in your practice ?\n\n\n\nJoin Peer Connect for individualized\, educational support in this\, or other areas. You can also earn Mainpro+ credits through this program
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/prescribing-for-insomnia-when-and-how-to-use-medications-safely/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260128T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260128T090000
DTSTAMP:20260502T230210
CREATED:20251031T182627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T164722Z
UID:10000158-1769587200-1769590800@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Perinatal Mental Health: Practical Screening and Support for Family Physicians
DESCRIPTION:Many patients may enter pregnancy while managing existing mental health conditions\, and others may develop symptoms postpartum. Given this\, it’s essential to understand how to screen and support these patients safely. In this session\, our panel will walk you through practical ways to identify and treat common perinatal issues like depression\, anxiety and ADHD—while keeping both parent and baby in mind.  \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Alison Shea\n\n\n\nDr. Milena Forte\n\n\n\nDr. Ariel Dalfen\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON \n\n\n\n\nCo-Host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Carrie Bernard\, Family Physician Queen Square FHT\, Continuing Professional Development and Partnerships Lead\, Division of Mental Health & Addictions DFCM\, Assistant Professor DFCM University of Toronto\, Assistant Clinical Professor DFM McMaster University \n\n\n\n\nWatch & Listen:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession Slides (PDF)Resources  (PDF) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self-Learning Program\n\n\n\nExplore more topics and deepen your knowledge at your own pace—visit the Self-Learning Program page to get started and participate. All sessions are Mainpro+ certified. \n\n\n\nFacing mental health\, substance use or chronic pain challenges in your practice ?\n\n\n\nJoin Peer Connect for individualized\, educational support in this\, or other areas. You can also earn Mainpro+ credits through this program
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/perinatal-mental-health-practical-screening-and-support-for-family-physicians/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251210T090000
DTSTAMP:20260502T230210
CREATED:20250710T183615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T192532Z
UID:10000146-1765353600-1765357200@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Psychedelics and the Use in Treatment of Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:There is growing interest in the use of psychedelics for the treatment of PTSD\, depression and substance use disorders. Patients may ask their provider about these options\, but family physicians are unaware of the latest data on safety and efficacy or understand what services are available in Ontario. During this session\, our panelist will discuss the current evidence for specific treatments in PTSD\, depression and substance use disorders\, including the limitations of the evidence and risks of these therapies\, and pathways for referrals and treatment. \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Monique Moller\n\n\n\nDr. Sabrina Akhtar\n\n\n\nDr. Prachi Soneji \n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON \n\n\n\n\nCo-Host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Nikki Bozinoff\, Division Head\, Mental Health and Addictions\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto; Physician\, Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial Addiction Support Service\, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health \n\n\n\n\nWatch & Listen:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession Slides (PDF)Resources (PDF) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self-Learning Program\n\n\n\nExplore more topics and deepen your knowledge at your own pace—visit the Self-Learning Program page to get started and participate. All sessions are Mainpro+ certified. \n\n\n\nFacing mental health\, substance use or chronic pain challenges in your practice ?\n\n\n\nJoin Peer Connect for individualized\, educational support in this\, or other areas. You can also earn Mainpro+ credits through this program
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/psychedelics-and-the-use-in-treatment-of-mental-health/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251126T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251126T090000
DTSTAMP:20260502T230210
CREATED:20250710T182456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T154312Z
UID:10000145-1764144000-1764147600@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:COVID-19: Sharing and Healing from Past Experiences of Caring for Patients during the Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Collectively\, physicians faced and/or continue to face a trauma related to caring for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. However\, few family physicians have had the opportunity to collectively discuss this. During this session\, our panelists will discuss their own experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and their coping strategies and the need for further exploration and support for family physicians. \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Chase McMurren\n\n\n\nDr. Sarah Kim\n\n\n\nDr. Joan Chan\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Carrie Bernard\, Family Physician Queen Square FHT\, Continuing Professional Development and Partnerships Lead\, Division of Mental Health & Addictions DFCM\, Assistant Professor DFCM University of Toronto\, Assistant Clinical Professor DFM McMaster University\n\n\n\n\nCo-Host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON \n\n\n\n\nWatch & Listen:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession Slides (PDF)Resources (PDF) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self-Learning Program\n\n\n\nExplore more topics and deepen your knowledge at your own pace—visit the Self-Learning Program page to get started and participate. All sessions are Mainpro+ certified. \n\n\n\nNeed additional support in addressing issues related to substance use?\n\n\n\nJoin Peer Connect for individualized\, educational support in this\, or other areas. You can also earn Mainpro+ credits through this program
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/covid-19-sharing-and-healing/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251022T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251022T090000
DTSTAMP:20260502T230210
CREATED:20250710T180930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T140643Z
UID:10000144-1761120000-1761123600@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Authorizing Cannabis
DESCRIPTION:Since 2018\, patients have been able to access medical cannabis that has been authorized by a physician who signs a medical document. New research supporting the therapeutic use\, safety and efficacy on cannabis is only now emerging\, which puts family physicians in a difficult position as they may be asked to authorize cannabis when they are not familiar with the process. During this session\, our panelists will discuss the mechanics of authorizing cannabis\, the evidence behind using cannabis for different medical conditions and resources available for family physicians. \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Gordon Arbess\n\n\n\nDr. Erin Lurie\n\n\n\nAllan Carpenter\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Carrie Bernard\, Family Physician Queen Square FHT\, Continuing Professional Development and Partnerships Lead\, Division of Mental Health & Addictions DFCM\, Assistant Professor DFCM University of Toronto\, Assistant Clinical Professor DFM McMaster University\n\n\n\n\nCo-Host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON \n\n\n\n\nWatch & Listen:\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession Slides (PDF)Resources (PDF) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self-Learning Program\n\n\n\nExplore more topics and deepen your knowledge at your own pace—visit the Self-Learning Program page to get started and participate. All sessions are Mainpro+ certified. \n\n\n\nNeed additional support in addressing issues related to substance use?\n\n\n\nJoin Peer Connect for individualized\, educational support in this\, or other areas. You can also earn Mainpro+ credits through this program
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/authorizing-cannabis/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250917T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250917T090000
DTSTAMP:20260502T230210
CREATED:20250508T145750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T163103Z
UID:10000136-1758096000-1758099600@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Tips and Tricks for Addressing Burnout 
DESCRIPTION:Administrative burden\, including completing complex forms and reviewing EMRs are all contributing to burnout in family medicine. During this session\, our panelists will discuss tricks to efficiently review EMRs\, setting boundaries with patients\, taking vacations and training your office staff to take on some of the burdensome tasks.   \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Anish Mody\n\n\n\nDr. Neil Naik\n\n\n\nDr. Samantha Lavitt\n\n\n\n\nCo-Moderators:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON \n\n\n\nDr. Chandi Chandrasena MD CCFP FCFP\, Family Physician\, Chief Medical Officer of OntarioMD\, Lecturer\, Department of Family Medicine at UofOttawa\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch & Listen:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession Slides (PDF)Resources (PDF) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self-Learning Program\n\n\n\nExplore more topics and deepen your knowledge at your own pace—visit the Self-Learning Program page to get started and participate. All sessions are Mainpro+ certified. \n\n\n\nNeed additional support in addressing burnout and maintaining your own wellness? \n\n\n\nJoin Peer Connect for individualized\, educational support in this\, or other areas. You can also earn Mainpro+ credits through this program.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/tips-and-tricks-for-addressing-burn-out/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250827T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250827T090000
DTSTAMP:20260502T230210
CREATED:20250507T195430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T164637Z
UID:10000135-1756281600-1756285200@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Social Prescribing: Addressing the Social Determinants of Health 
DESCRIPTION:Even if a family doctor makes the correct diagnosis and prescribes the most appropriate treatment to address an illness\, if a patient is unable to access the treatment due to social or financial circumstances the patient will not improve. Other issues affecting health\, such as social isolation or food insecurity are often a large factor contributing to ill health and family physicians are often ill equipped to know how to proceed. During this session\, our panelists will discuss the general approach to social prescribing and the types of community-based programs family physicians should consider referring their patients to.  \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Ritika Goel\n\n\n\nDr. Dominik Nowak\n\n\n\nDr. Luke Kyne\n\n\n\n\nCo-moderators:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Nikki Bozinoff\, Division Head\, Mental Health and Addictions\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto; Physician\, Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial Addiction Support Service\, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health\n\n\n\nNatasha Beaudin\, Social Prescribing Project Lead\, Alliance of Healthier Communities \n\n\n\n\nWatch & Listen\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession Slides (PDF)Resources (PDF) \n\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self-Learning Program\n\n\n\nExplore more topics and deepen your knowledge at your own pace—visit the Self-Learning Program page to get started and participate. All sessions are Mainpro+ certified. \n\n\n\nFacing mental health\, substance use or chronic pain challenges in your practice?\n\n\n\nJoin Peer Connect for individualized\, educational support tailored to your needs. Plus\, you’ll earn Mainpro+ credits while enhancing your skills and knowledge in your area of interest.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/social-prescribing-addressing-the-social-determinants-of-health/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250723T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250723T090000
DTSTAMP:20260502T230210
CREATED:20250507T193819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T164801Z
UID:10000134-1753257600-1753261200@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Best Practices for Nicotine Cessation 
DESCRIPTION:New nicotine delivery systems\, policies and evidence are evolving to include nicotine pouches\, ‘heat sticks’\, and vaping products. Family physicians may be unfamiliar with emerging products and evidence and unable to provide guidance to patients. During this session\, our panelists will review these products and discuss the best advice for smoking cessation and harm reduction for patients who are not interested in quitting smoking.  \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Peter Selby\n\n\n\nDr. Osnat Melamed\n\n\n\nDr. Milan Khara\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Nikki Bozinoff\, Division Head\, Mental Health and Addictions\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto; Physician\, Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial Addiction Support Service\, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health \n\n\n\n\nCo-Host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON \n\n\n\n\nWatch & Listen:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession Slides (PDF)Resources (PDF) \n\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self-Learning Program\n\n\n\nExplore more topics and deepen your knowledge at your own pace—visit the Self-Learning Program page to get started and participate. All sessions are Mainpro+ certified. \n\n\n\nFacing mental health\, substance use or chronic pain challenges in your practice? \n\n\n\nJoin Peer Connect for individualized\, educational support tailored to your needs. Plus\, you’ll earn Mainpro+ credits while enhancing your skills and knowledge in your area of interest.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/best-practices-for-nicotine-cessation/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250625T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250625T090000
DTSTAMP:20260502T230210
CREATED:20250324T191630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T160018Z
UID:10000130-1750838400-1750842000@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Navigating the Complexities of Opioid Prescribing for Chronic Pain
DESCRIPTION:New family doctors are often hesitant to continue prescribing opioids for patients\, including to those who need opioids for pain management. However\, opioids can be a helpful treatment for pain and it’s important for family doctors to know how to prescribe them effectively. During this session\, our panelists will discuss how stopping opioids suddenly can lead to withdrawal\, when opioids can be used effectively and guidelines for safe prescribing. \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Mel Kahan\n\n\n\nDr. Suzanne Turner\n\n\n\nDr. Andrea Furlan\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON \n\n\n\n\nCo-Host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Carrie Bernard\, Family Physician Queen Square FHT\, Continuing Professional Development and Partnerships Lead\, Division of Mental Health & Addictions DFCM\, Assistant Professor DFCM University of Toronto\, Assistant Clinical Professor DFM McMaster University\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession Slides (PDF)Resources (PDF) \n\n\n\nWatch this session:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nListen to the audio:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf-Learning Program:\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/opioid-prescribing-for-chronic-pain/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250528T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250528T090000
DTSTAMP:20260502T230210
CREATED:20250212T221944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T155441Z
UID:10000123-1748419200-1748422800@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Supporting patients with ADHD and comorbidities  
DESCRIPTION:ADHD is often missed due to its shared characteristics with anxiety and depression\, or because patients have multiple mental health conditions in addition to ADHD.  In Ontario\, waitlists to see a psychiatrist can be extensive\, but many family doctors don’t feel comfortable diagnosing ADHD. In this session\, our panelists will discuss how undiagnosed ADHD can lead to declining productivity at work or school\, diagnostic tools that can help diagnose patients and other resources to support patients with ADHD and co-occurring medical conditions.   \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Devon Shewfelt\n\n\n\nDr. Joan Flood\n\n\n\nDr. Sidra Khan\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nCo-Host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Nikki Bozinoff\, Division Head\, Mental Health and Addictions\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto; Physician\, Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial Addiction Support Service\, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession slides (PDF)Resources (PDF)Q&A (PDF) \n\n\n\nWatch this session:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nListen to the audio:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf-Learning Program:\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/supporting-patients-with-adhd-and-comorbidities/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250423T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250423T090000
DTSTAMP:20260502T230210
CREATED:20250212T220543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T183206Z
UID:10000122-1745395200-1745398800@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Indigenous cultural safety: Confronting anti-Indigenous racism and providing trauma-informed care 
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous people often face discrimination when accessing the health system\, and many have histories of health-related trauma. To address these health disparities that continue disproportionately impact Indigenous peoples\, The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action recommended providing cultural competency training for all health care professionals\, including skill-based teaching in intercultural competency\, conflict resolution\, human rights\, and anti-racism. In this session\, our panelists will share their lived experience in approaching anti-racist care\, confronting anti-Indigenous racism\, trauma-informed care\, incorporating Indigenous ways of knowing\, and the joys of caring for Indigenous populations.  \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Chase McMurren\n\n\n\nDr. Alanna Morgan\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Nikki Bozinoff\, Division Head\, Mental Health and Addictions\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto; Physician\, Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial Addiction Support Service\, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health \n\n\n\n\nCo-Host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession slides (PDF)Resources (PDF) \n\n\n\nWatch this session:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf-learning program:\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/indigenous-cultural-safety/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250326T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250326T090000
DTSTAMP:20260502T230210
CREATED:20250122T164523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T183315Z
UID:10000118-1742976000-1742979600@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Climate Change: A Growing Concern for Patients and Physicians
DESCRIPTION:Climate change is a major source of anxiety for many. To improve the quality of life for those struggling with climate-related concerns\, it’s essential to have strategies to address climate anxiety. In this session\, our panel will explore how to recognize climate anxiety in patients\, particularly young people\, and discuss effective strategies to address it in clinical settings. Additionally\, we’ll discuss self-care techniques for physicians and practical steps to green your practice\, reducing your own environmental impact. \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Samantha Green\n\n\n\nDr. Myles Sergeant\, Inner City Medicine and Complex Continuing Care\, Assistant clinical professor\, McMaster University Family Medicine Department\, Executive Director of the Canadian Coalition of Green Health Care\, Physician Lead of the Hamilton Family Health Team Green Initiative\n\n\n\nDr. Marina Abdel Malak\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Carrie Bernard\, Family Physician Queen Square FHT\, Continuing Professional Development and Partnerships Lead\, Division of Mental Health & Addictions DFCM\, Assistant Professor DFCM University of Toronto\, Assistant Clinical Professor DFM McMaster University \n\n\n\n\nCo-host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Nikki Bozinoff\, Division Head\, Mental Health and Addictions\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto; Physician\, Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial Addiction Support Service\, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health \n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession Slides (PDF)Resources (PDF) \n\n\n\nWatch this session:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nListen to the audio:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf-learning program:\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate. \n\n\n\nNeed more information?\n\n\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized\, educational support on th
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/climate-anxiety/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T090000
DTSTAMP:20260502T230210
CREATED:20250106T181055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T191736Z
UID:10000116-1740556800-1740560400@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Harm Reduction in Family Practice: Responding to changing policies
DESCRIPTION:Evidence demonstrates the effectiveness of harm reduction interventions in improving health outcomes\, building trust\, and reducing substance-related harms. In this session\, we explore the impact of SCS closures on family practice\, focusing on the potential health sequelae and the importance of harm reduction-informed primary care. Our panel will include a lived experience perspective and will discuss what harm reduction-informed care looks like in practice\, how closures and supply restrictions impact patient care\, and strategies for family physicians to prepare and respond effectively. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and learn practical approaches to support patients and communities impacted by these closures. \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Katie Dorman\, Staff Physician\, Substance Use Management Clinic\, St. Michael’s Hospital Academic Family Health Team; Assistant Professor\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto\n\n\n\nJean-Paul Michael\, Addictions Case Manager\, St. Michael’s Hospital Emergency Department\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Nikki Bozinoff\, Division Head\, Mental Health and Addictions\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto; Physician\, Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial Addiction Support Service\, Centre for Addiction and Mental \n\n\n\n\nCo-host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Carrie Bernard\, Family Physician Queen Square FHT\, Continuing Professional Development and Partnerships Lead\, Division of Mental Health & Addictions DFCM\, Assistant Professor DFCM University of Toronto\, Assistant Clinical Professor DFM McMaster University \n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession Slides (PDF) \n\n\n\nResources (PDF) \n\n\n\nWatch this session:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nListen to the audio:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf-learning program:\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate. \n\n\n\nNeed more information?\n\n\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized\, educational support on this topic
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/closure-of-supervised-consumption-sites/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250122T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250122T090000
DTSTAMP:20260502T230210
CREATED:20241031T194828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T163142Z
UID:10000104-1737532800-1737536400@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Exploring Psychosocial Interventions in Chronic Pain
DESCRIPTION:Chronic pain is widely recognized as a bio-psycho-social phenomenon\, yet family physicians often rely solely on medication management strategies. Understanding the scientific role of biological\, psychological and social factors in mediating chronic pain\, as well as the resources available beyond medication management\, can leave providers feeling more empowered in caring for patients with these issues. In this session\, our panel will review the current understanding of the etiology of chronic pain\, including its biological\, psychological and social/environmental components and discuss non-pharmacologic strategies for managing all three. Psychological factors such as unhelpful beliefs\, worries\, fears\, and avoidance behaviours\, as well as resources to support patients in this area\, will be addressed. Social factors like unsupportive work environments\, stressful situations or insurance issues will also be covered. \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Andrea Furlan \n\n\n\nDr.Paul Hoogeveen\n\n\n\nDr. Bryan MacLeod\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nCo-host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Nikki Bozinoff\, Division Head\, Mental Health and Addictions\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto; Physician\, Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial Addiction Support Service\, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health\n\n\n\n\nWatch & Listen:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession Slides (PDF) \n\n\n\nResources (PDF) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self-Learning Program\n\n\n\nExplore more topics and deepen your knowledge at your own pace—visit the Self-Learning Program page to get started and participate. All sessions are Mainpro+ certified. \n\n\n\nNeed support managing chronic pain challenges in your practice? \n\n\n\nJoin Peer Connect for individualized\, educational support in this\, or other areas. You can also earn Mainpro+ credits through this program.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/exploring-psychosocial-interventions-in-chronic-pain/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241211T090000
DTSTAMP:20260502T230210
CREATED:20241017T132431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T181419Z
UID:10000101-1733904000-1733907600@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Strategies to help family doctors transition from practice
DESCRIPTION: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. The difficulty in finding a locum\, or the feeling of being unable to retire or take a leave of absence\, can lead to increased physician burnout. Join our session as we explore resources that can help and hear from our panel as they share their experiences in finding locums or transitioning out of practice. \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. David White\, Professor Emeritus\, Family & Community Medicine\, University of Toronto\n\n\n\nDr. Samantha Lavitt\, Family Physician\, Rideau Crossing Family Health Centre; Lecturer and Community Preceptor\, University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine; Peer Guide\, Ontario College of Family Physicians\n\n\n\nDr. Eileen Nicolle\, Family Physician- Midtown Health Home\, Assistant Professor Queen’s University\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Nikki Bozinoff\, Division Head\, Mental Health and Addictions\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto; Physician\, Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial Addiction Support Service\, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health\n\n\n\n\nCo-host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession Slides (PDF) \n\n\n\nResources (PDF) \n\n\n\nWatch this session:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nListen to the audio:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf-learning program:\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate. \n\n\n\nNeed more information?\n\n\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized\, educational support on this topic.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/strategies-to-help-family-doctors-transition-from-practice/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241127T090000
DTSTAMP:20260502T230210
CREATED:20240925T144101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T193644Z
UID:10000098-1732694400-1732698000@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Approaches to caring for children and youth with depression
DESCRIPTION: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. During this session\, the panel will provide family physicians with guidance for providing care and discuss evidence-based approaches to care\, assessment tools and resources\, treatment options and pathways for referrals. \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Fereshte Lalani (Toronto)\n\n\n\nDr. Anita Greig (Toronto)\n\n\n\nDr. Naima Javaid\, Staff Psychiatrist\, Medical Head\, Outpatient Child\, Youth and Family Service\, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health; Lecturer\, Clinician Teacher\, Department of Psychiatry\, Temerty Faculty of Medicine\, University of Toronto\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Nikki Bozinoff\, Division Head\, Mental Health and Addictions\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto; Physician\, Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial Addiction Support Service\, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health\n\n\n\n\nCo-host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Carrie Bernard\, Family Physician Queen Square FHT\, Continuing Professional Devlopment and Partnerships Lead\, Division of Mental Health & Addictions DFCM\, Assistant Professor DFCM University of Toronto\, Assistant Clinical Professor DFM McMaster University \n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession slides (PDF) \n\n\n\nResources (PDF) \n\n\n\nWatch this session:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nListen to this recording:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf-learning program:\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate. \n\n\n\nNeed more information?\n\n\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized\, educational support on this topic.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/approaches-to-caring-for-childrens-mental-health/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241023T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241023T090000
DTSTAMP:20260502T230210
CREATED:20240711T141347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T193009Z
UID:10000087-1729670400-1729674000@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Integrating AI and technology into family medicine
DESCRIPTION:AI and technology are changing the ways family doctors practice family medicine. This includes through the adoption of virtual visits and consults\, and using AI to chart patient records\, all of which family physicians need to stay up to date on. In this session\, our panel will discuss how to integrate AI and technology into your practice\, and maintain wellness in an increasingly virtual world. \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Cody Jackson\n\n\n\nAriane Siegel\, General Counsel & Chief Privacy Officer at OntarioMD\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nCo-host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Nikki Bozinoff\, Division Head\, Mental Health and Addictions\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto; Physician\, Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial Addiction Support Service\, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nResources (PDF) \n\n\n\nSession slides (PDF) \n\n\n\nWatch the session:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nListen to this session:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf-learning program:\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate. \n\n\n\nNeed more information?\n\n\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized\, educational support on this topic.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/integrating-ai-and-technology-into-family-medicine/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240918T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240918T090000
DTSTAMP:20260502T230210
CREATED:20240625T175926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T172439Z
UID:10000086-1726646400-1726650000@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Best practices for treating and diagnosing ADHD in primary care
DESCRIPTION:Currently\, there are long waitlists for free psychiatric assessments for adults with suspected ADHD\, leaving patients unable to receive the necessary treatments. However\, many family doctors are not comfortable with managing and diagnosing ADHD themselves. In this session\, our panel discusses best practices for diagnosing and treating patients with ADHD in order to meet their patients’ needs. \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Kyle Lee\, Toronto ON – Academic Family Physician\, Sumac Creek Health Centre\, St. Michael’s Hospital\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Family & Community Medicine\, University of Toronto\n\n\n\nDr. Devon Shewfelt\, London\, ON – Family Physician\, Lead Physician – Old South Family Health Organization\, Adjunct Professor – Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry\, Physician Wellness Representative – Curriculum Committee – Family Medicine PGME\, Lecturer\, Small Group Facilitator – Professionalism\, Careers\, & Wellness Course – Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Carrie Bernard\, Family Physician Queen Square FHT\, Continuing Professional Development and Partnerships Lead\, Division of Mental Health & Addictions DFCM\, Assistant Professor DFCM University of Toronto\, Assistant Clinical Professor DFM McMaster University\n\n\n\n\nCo-Host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession Slides (PDF) \n\n\n\nResources (PDF) \n\n\n\nQ&A (PDF) \n\n\n\nWatch this session:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nListen to this session:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf-learning program:\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate. \n\n\n\nNeed more information?\n\n\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized\, educational support on this topic.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/best-practices-for-treating-and-diagnosing-adhd-in-primary-care/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240828T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240828T090000
DTSTAMP:20260502T230210
CREATED:20240625T175114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T161507Z
UID:10000085-1724832000-1724835600@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:An introduction to supporting patients through the opioid crisis
DESCRIPTION:The Public Health Agency of Canada released data at the beginning of 2024 that showed the number of opioid-related overdoses and deaths in 2023 increased across the country. As such\, family physicians should feel comfortable providing comprehensive care to patients prescribed opioid agonist therapies (OATs). In this session\, our panel will discuss the benefits of OATs and collaborating with specialists to care for stable patients on OATs within primary care. \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nAndrew McLeod\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Jennifer Wyman\, Toronto ON\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nStephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession slides (PDF) \n\n\n\nResources (PDF) \n\n\n\nWatch this session:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nListen to this session:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf-learning program:\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate. \n\n\n\nNeed more information?\n\n\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized\, educational support on this topic.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/an-introduction-to-supporting-patients-through-the-opioid-crisis/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240731T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240731T090000
DTSTAMP:20260502T230210
CREATED:20240213T223436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T155801Z
UID:10000067-1722412800-1722416400@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Preventing burnout: Boundary setting strategies for family doctors
DESCRIPTION:Family physicians are often seen as the safety net for the entire health care system. Family doctors frequently face pressures from hospitals\, specialists\, families\, and patients to fill the endless gaps in health care. However\, this overreliance on family doctors has caused burnout and unhealthy work habits. In this session\, our panel will discuss provisions of safe care and setting boundaries with patients\, specialists\, colleagues and others. \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nRupa Patel\, Family Physician at the Kingston Community Health Centre\, Assistant Professor\, Queen’s University Department of Family Medicine\, Program Director\, Women’s Health Program\, Kingston\, ON\n\n\n\nMary Rowland\, Family Physician at the Kingston Community Health Centre\, Assistant Professor\, Queen’s University Department of Family Medicine\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nStephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nCo-host:\n\n\n\n\nNikki Bozinoff\, Division Head\, Mental Health and Addictions\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto; Physician\, Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial Addiction Support Service\, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\n\nSession Slides (PDF)\n\n\n\n\nWatch this session:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nListen to this session:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf-learning program:\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate. \n\n\n\nNeed more information?\n\n\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized\, educational support on this topic.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/preventing-burnout-boundary-setting-strategies-for-family-doctors/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240626T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240626T090000
DTSTAMP:20260502T230210
CREATED:20240213T223328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T153017Z
UID:10000066-1719388800-1719392400@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Pride in family medicine: Gender affirming care
DESCRIPTION:In Canada\, one in 300 people ages 15 and older are transgender or non-binary\, meaning that most family doctors care for gender non-conforming people in their practice.  However\, these patients face unique societal and medical barriers that put them at higher risk for mental health issues and higher than average suicide rates. Providing a safe environment and knowing how to access or provide gender affirming care is essential to address mental health needs of these communities of people. In this session\, our panel will share their experiences in creating safe spaces for transgender and or non-binary patients and share resources that will help family doctors to support these patients. \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nRahima Alani\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nCarrie Bernard\, Family Physician Queen Square FHT\, Continuing Professional Development and Partnerships Lead\, Division of Mental Health & Addictions DFCM\, Assistant Professor DFCM University of Toronto\, Assistant Clinical Professor DFM McMaster University\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nNikki Bozinoff\, Division Head\, Mental Health and Addictions\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto; Physician\, Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial Addiction Support Service\, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health\n\n\n\n\nCo-host:\n\n\n\n\nStephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession slides (PDF) \n\n\n\nResources (PDF) \n\n\n\nWatch this session:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nListen to this session:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf-learning program:\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate. \n\n\n\nNeed more information?\n\n\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized\, educational support on this topic.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/pride-in-family-medicine-gender-affirming-care/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240522T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240522T090000
DTSTAMP:20260502T230210
CREATED:20240213T223208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T154446Z
UID:10000065-1716364800-1716368400@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Addressing Bias: Utilizing emerging therapeutics amidst fat-shaming
DESCRIPTION:Rising rates of obesity and diabetes\, drug shortages\, patient demand and societal discussions around fat-shaming\, have placed family physicians in a difficult position\, at times acting as gatekeepers for medications\, determining which patients should gain access to GLP-1 agonists. Broader societal discussion around what constitutes ‘health’ and ‘overweight’ may leave physicians feeling alone in grappling with these ethical decisions. Watch our panel as they address their approach as stewards of these medications and share how they engage in these larger societal discussions. \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nSean Wharton\, MD\, FRCPC\, PharmD.  Assistant Professor University of Toronto\, Clinician and Research in Obesity Medicine\n\n\n\nStephanie Hart\, Sexual Medicine physician and former full-scope rural family physician in southern Alberta\n\n\n\n\nCo-host:\n\n\n\n\nNikki Bozinoff\, Division Head\, Mental Health and Addictions\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto; Physician\, Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial Addiction Support Service\, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nStephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession slides (PDF) \n\n\n\nResources (PDF) \n\n\n\nWatch this session:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nListen to this session:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf-learning program:\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate. \n\n\n\nNeed more information?\n\n\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized\, educational support on this topic.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/addressing-bias-utilizing-emerging-therapeutics-amidst-fat-shaming/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240417T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240417T090000
DTSTAMP:20260502T230210
CREATED:20240213T222917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T155816Z
UID:10000064-1713340800-1713344400@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Managing alcohol use: Understanding updated recommendations
DESCRIPTION:Harmful use of alcohol contributed to 17\,000 deaths in Canada in 2020\, with an estimated $6.3 billion spent that year on healthcare cost related to alcohol use. However\, patients may be misinformed about the risks associated with alcohol use\, how to reduce risk\, or unaware of the first-line treatments available for alcohol use disorder. Family doctors often provide advice on reducing harms associated with alcohol use and need to be well versed with the latest available information. In this session\, the panel will highlight the new evidence in the Canadian guideline on the management of alcohol use disorder\, the tools needed to counsel patients on the risks of alcohol consumption and the available evidence-based treatments. \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nJennifer Wyman\n\n\n\nAlexander Caudarella\n\n\n\n\nCo-host:\n\n\n\n\nCarrie Bernard\, Family Physician Queen Square FHT\, Continuing Professional Development and Partnerships Lead\, Division of Mental Health & Addictions DFCM\, Assistant Professor DFCM University of Toronto\, Assistant Clinical Professor DFM McMaster University\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nStephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession slides (PDF) \n\n\n\nResources (PDF) \n\n\n\nWatch the session:\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nListen or download the audio:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf-learning program:\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate. \n\n\n\nNeed more information?\n\n\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized\, educational support on this topic.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/managing-alcohol-use-understanding-updated-recommendations/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240327T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240327T090000
DTSTAMP:20260502T230210
CREATED:20231205T152921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T161346Z
UID:10000056-1711526400-1711530000@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Approaches to caring for anxious patients
DESCRIPTION:Patients with anxiety can often overuse health-care resources by presenting multiple health concerns to their physician. Family doctors can face difficulty if the cause of a patient’s concern is anxiety. Diagnosing a patient with anxiety early allows patients to be treated for anxiety instead of ordering multiple unnecessary tests or counselling patients on why they do not require specific tests. Join us as we discuss how to identify anxiety in patients and how to counsel patients who require frequent tests due to underlying anxiety of health concerns. \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 15 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nSharon Bal\, Physician Lead\, Delta Coronation FHO; Assistant Clinical Professor and Electives Chair\, Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine\, McMaster University; Regional Clinical Primary Care Lead\, Ontario Health (West Region)\n\n\n\nMel Borins\n\n\n\nMehry Kianfar\n\n\n\n\nCo-host:\n\n\n\n\nNikki Bozinoff\, Division Head\, Mental Health and Addictions\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto; Physician\, Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial Addiction Support Service\, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nStephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession slides (PDF) \n\n\n\nResources (PDF)  \n\n\n\nPsychotherapy for Treating Anxiety (PDF)  \n\n\n\nRelaxation Exercise (PDF) \n\n\n\nWatch the Session:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nListen or download the audio:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf learning Program:\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate. \n\n\n\nNeed more information?\n\n\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized educational support.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/approaches-to-caring-for-anxious-patients/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240228T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240228T090000
DTSTAMP:20260502T230210
CREATED:20231205T152315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T155906Z
UID:10000055-1709107200-1709110800@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Power over pain: Managing patients with chronic pain
DESCRIPTION:There is a large differential for chronic pain and it can be difficult to address. Some patients with chronic pain take high amounts of opioids\, leading to discomfort with continuing the prescription. Chronic pain can lead to opioid dependency\, overprescribing and can affect patients’ mood and quality of life. In this session\, the panel will discuss the Power Over Pain portal and various resources for caring for patients with chronic pain. The panel will also share their experience using the eConsult system\, which aims to reduce wait times for referrals and tertiary consultations. \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 15 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nVirginia McEwen\n\n\n\nArun Radhakrishnan\n\n\n\nBryan MacLeod\n\n\n\n\nCo-host:\n\n\n\n\nNikki Bozinoff\, Division Head\, Mental Health and Addictions\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto; Physician\, Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial Addiction Support Service\, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nStephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\n\nSession Slides\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\n\nWatch the session:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nListen or download the audio:\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSelf learning Program:\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate. \n\n\n\nNeed more information?\n\n\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized educational support.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/power-over-pain-managing-patients-with-chronic-pain/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240117T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240117T090000
DTSTAMP:20260502T230210
CREATED:20231121T194319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T130421Z
UID:10000051-1705478400-1705482000@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Effective strategies for Benzodiazepine weaning in patient care
DESCRIPTION:It is often difficult to help patients wean off benzodiazepines (benzos)\, especially if the patient has been using this medication for a long time and alternative treatments do not work as well for them. Elderly patients who take benzos are at a higher risk for falls\, and patients can develop tolerance to them\, which can lead to addiction. In this session\, the panel will share their experiences and provide recommendations for when you should and shouldn’t wean patients off benzos and when they are appropriate to prescribe. \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 15 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nAli Damji\n\n\n\nJonathan Bertram\n\n\n\n\nCo-host:\n\n\n\n\nNikki Bozinoff\, Division Head\, Mental Health and Addictions\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto; Physician\, Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial Addiction Support Service\, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nStephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\n\nSession Slides\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\n\nWatch the session:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nListen or download the audio:\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSelf learning Program:\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate. \n\n\n\nNeed more information?\n\n\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized educational support
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/effective-strategies-for-benzodiazepine-weaning-in-patient-care/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231213T090000
DTSTAMP:20260502T230210
CREATED:20231107T160706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T194341Z
UID:10000016-1702454400-1702458000@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Improving burnout with time management
DESCRIPTION:The increased administrative burden on family doctors\, along with a rise in complex patient cases\, have led to extended work hours\, leading to burnout within family medicine. In this session\, we will share invaluable strategies and time management hacks to combat burnout and enhance both professional satisfaction and personal well-being. The panel will offer insights and tips on optimizing charting and paperwork review to increase efficiency in practice. \nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 15 credits. \nPanelists:\n\nChandi Chandrasena\, MD CCFP FCFP\, Family Physician\, Chief Medical Officer of OntarioMD\, Lecturer\, Department of Family Medicine at UofOttawa\nSarah Giles\, MD CCFP(EM)\, FCFP\, FRRMS\, DMT&H\, ER and Hospitalist Physician\, Lake of the Woods District Hospital; Assistant Professor\, NOSMU\nJames Goertzen\, MD\, Family physician and Former Associate Dean\, Continuing Education and Professional Development (CEPD) at NOSM U\n\nCo-host:\n\nNikki Bozinoff\, Division Head\, Mental Health and Addictions\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto; Physician\, Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial Addiction Support Service\, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health\n\nModerator:\n\nStephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\nDownload the resources:\n\nSession Slides\nResources\n\nWatch the session:\n\nListen or download the audio:\n \nSelf learning Program:\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate. \nNeed more information?\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized educational support
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/improving-burnout-with-time-management/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231122T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231122T090000
DTSTAMP:20260502T230210
CREATED:20231107T160413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T131158Z
UID:10000015-1700640000-1700643600@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Strategies and tips for treating non-migraine headaches
DESCRIPTION:It can be difficult to pinpoint the cause of a non-migraine headache and symptoms can be vague. If left untreated\, headaches can lead to poor mood\, sleep and a reduced quality of life. Missed red flags can lead to significant harm to patients such as stroke and malignancy. How can family doctors address a patient’s headache to help improve their quality of life and prevent overreliance on pain medication? Connect with our panel as they share their personal experiences in treating patients with non-migraine headaches. We’ll share resources and practical tips to help support you and your patients. \nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 15 credits. \nPanelists:\n\nSheri Wark\, Sport Medicine & Family Physician\, Mountdale Family Health Team; NOSM Assistant Professor\, Thunder Bay\, ON\nVirginia McEwen\n\nCo-host:\n\nNikki Bozinoff\, Division Head\, Mental Health and Addictions\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto; Physician\, Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial Addiction Support Service\, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health\n\nModerator:\n\nStephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\nDownload the resources:\n\nSession Slides\nResources\nHeadache Questionnaire\n\nWatch the session:\n\nListen or download the audio:\n \nSelf learning Program:\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate. \nNeed more information?\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized educational support
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/strategies-and-tips-for-treating-non-migraine-headaches/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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