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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240327T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240327T090000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015414
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:20260503T015414
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:20260503T015414
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231213T090000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015414
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:20260503T015414
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231025T090000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015414
CREATED:20230912T183356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T204100Z
UID:10000007-1698220800-1698224400@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Addressing patients with personality disorder
DESCRIPTION:There are few treatment options for patients with personality disorders and these patients can pose a challenge for doctors and clinic staff\, leading to burnout. If a personality disorder is not addressed\, patients may not receive the care they need and family doctors may not want to continue with the individual as a patient or may become burned out from treating them. Join our next session as we share treatment options for managing patients with personality disorders (specifically borderline). We’ll share strategies on how to manage a patient’s behaviour when it causes conflict with staff and how to avoid burnout when caring for a patient with a personality disorder. The 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. \nPanelists:\n\nJon Davine\, MD\, FCFPO\, CCFP(C)\, Associate Clinical Professor\, McMaster University\, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences\nJames Goertzen\, MD\, Family physician and Associate Dean\, Continuing Education and Professional Development (CEPD) at NOSM U\nNicole Profous\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\nTools and Resources\n\nWatch the session: \n \n\n\nListen or download the audio:\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\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized educational support
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/addressing-patients-with-personality-disorder/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230927T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015414
CREATED:20231110T165410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T201506Z
UID:10000054-1695841200-1695844800@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Helping patients manage cannabis dependencies
DESCRIPTION:Legalized cannabis and the marketing of its products has led to patients experiencing an increased dependency on cannabis to manage pain and anxiety. Family doctors don’t always know when cannabis is indicated and the messaging available may come from sources with a conflict of interest. What can family doctors do to support patients experiencing cannabis dependency? Join your fellow family doctors as we engage in a discussion\, share personal experiences and practical tips and strategies to help. \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\nMeldon Kahan\, Medical Director\, META:PHI; Staff physician\, Substance Use Service\, Women’s College Hospital\, Toronto\, Ontario\n\n\n\nSuzanne Turner\, Associate Professor\, Department of Family Medicine\, McMaster University\, Family Physician\, McMaster Family Health Team\, Staff Addiction Medicine Physician\, Inpatient Substance Use Service\, St. Joseph’s Health Care Hamilton and Hamilton Health Sciences\, Head of Service\, Primary Care Obstetrics\, St. Joseph’s Health Care Hamilton. Hamilton\, 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\n\nPractising Well CoP – Sep 27 Resources\n\n\n\nSession Slides\n\n\n\nQ&A\n\n\n\n\nWatch the session:\n\n\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\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized educational support
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/helping-patients-manage-cannabis-dependencies/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230823T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230823T090000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015414
CREATED:20231110T152803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T222045Z
UID:10000018-1692777600-1692781200@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Helpful approaches to insomnia
DESCRIPTION:Insomnia can be caused by multiple factors and may require a longer appointment\, but family doctors don’t always have the time. If the issue is not addressed\, overreliance on sleep aids can lead to patient dependency and poor sleep can lead to substance use\, as well as decreased productivity and mood. Connect with us as our panelists discuss experiences treating insomnia with non-pharmaceutical methods (ex. Cognitive behavioral therapy) and relaxation techniques. We’ll also provide a treatment algorithm and share what other options one should try after melatonin and trazodone. \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\nChris Frank\, Care of the Elderly focused-practice physician\, Queen’s University and Providence Care Hospital; Steering Committee Member\, Provincial Geriatrics Leadership Ontario; Committee Member\, Older Adult Advisory Committee of Mental Health Commission\n\n\n\nMarcia Kostenuik\, Medical Psychotherapist focused on Physician Health\, Physician Coach\, Speaker\, Parenting and Relationship Coach\, Psychotherapy Teacher at the University of Toronto Family Medicine Teaching Unit\, Barrie\, ON; Peer guide\, Practising Well Peer Connect Program\, Ontario College of Family Physicians; Member of the Board of Directors\, Medical Psychotherapy Association of Canada\n\n\n\nPurti Papneja\, Family Physician and Assistant Professor\, Sunnybrook Academic Family Health team\, Department  of Family and Community Medicine; Sleep Consultant\, Ellesmere Sleep Disorder Clinic\, 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\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\nPractising Well CoP – Aug 23 Resources\n\n\n\nSession Slides\n\n\n\nQ&A\n\n\n\n\nWatch the session: \n\n\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\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized educational support\n\n\n\nJoin your colleagues and a Peer Guide in a small group discussion on insomnia. Space is limited!
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/helpful-approaches-to-insomnia/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230726T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230726T090000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015414
CREATED:20231110T153656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T222019Z
UID:10000019-1690358400-1690362000@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Recognizing and treating pelvic pain in women
DESCRIPTION:Women’s pain issues\, including menstrual and pregnancy related pain\, can often go dismissed due to a lack of training in pelvic pain. This can lead to the undertreatment of pain symptoms in women. How can family physicians better recognize and offer treatments to ensure these issues are being addressed? Join our upcoming session as our panelists offer personal experience with managing female patients with pelvic pain including investigations and treatment options. \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\nMarina Abdel Malak\, Lecturer\, University of Toronto; Assistant Clinical Professor\, McMaster University; Assistant Director of Programs\, The Foundation for Medical Practice Education; Physician Lead\, Primary Care Continuing Medical Education\, Trillium Health Partners; Family Physician\, Mississauga\n\n\n\nMathew Leonardi\, Gynecologic Surgeon Sonologist\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology\, Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery\, McMaster University Medical Centre\, Hamilton\, ON\n\n\n\nRachel Shour\, Focused Practice in Mental Health and Medical Psychotherapy; Department of Family and Community Medicine cross appointment in Psychiatry\, North York General Hospital; DFCM\, Division of Mental Health and Addictions; Lecturer\, Temerty Faculty of Medicine\, University of Toronto\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\nPractising Well CoP – Jul 26 Resources\n\n\n\nSession Slides\n\n\n\n\nWatch the session: \n\n\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\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized educational support\n\n\n\nJoin your colleagues and a Peer Guide in a small group discussion on women and pain. Space is limited!
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/recognizing-and-treating-pelvic-pain-in-women/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230628T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230628T090000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015414
CREATED:20231110T154008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T221907Z
UID:10000020-1687939200-1687942800@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Breaking bad: Strategies and tips to decrease nicotine use
DESCRIPTION:Smoking can cause serious health issues and is the leading cause of death among substance use disorders. Connect with your fellow family doctors as we share personal experiences with managing patients who smoke. We’ll discuss motivational interviewing\, provide an overview of treatment options and share available referral pathways that can support a patient. \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\nMonica Gad\, Family Physician; Nicotine Dependence Clinic Clinician\, Centre of Addiction and Mental Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nOsnat Melamed\, MD\, MSc\, MCFP\, Addictions Physician\, Nicotine Dependence Clinic\, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Assistant Professor\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto\, Toronto\, ON.\n\n\n\nPeter Selby\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\nPractising Well CoP – Jun 28 Resources\n\n\n\nSession Slides\n\n\n\n\nWatch the session: \n\n\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\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized educational support
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/breaking-bad-strategies-and-tips-to-decrease-nicotine-use/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230524T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230524T090000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015414
CREATED:20231110T154211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T221837Z
UID:10000021-1684915200-1684918800@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Navigating Stressful Interactions with Patients and Other Providers
DESCRIPTION:Do you find yourself experiencing stressful interactions with patients\, other physicians or allied health providers? These conversations in the workplace can leave us feeling isolated and burned out. Join our session as we share personal experiences in navigating stressful interactions\, provide insights into what we’ve learned and tips for managing these situations\, including how to navigate maintaining or leaving provider-patient relationships. \n\n\n\nPanelists \n\n\n\n\nDr. Joan Chan (Guelph\, ON)\n\n\n\nDr. Claudia Hubbes (Ottawa\, ON)\n\n\n\nDr. James Goertzen (Thunder Bay\, ON)\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources: \n\n\n\n\nPractising Well CoP – May 24 Resources\n\n\n\nSession Slides\n\n\n\n\nWatch the session: \n\n\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\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized educational support
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/navigating-stressful-interactions-with-patients-and-other-providers/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230426T090000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015414
CREATED:20231110T154530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T221755Z
UID:10000022-1682496000-1682499600@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Helpful approaches to eating disorders
DESCRIPTION:Family doctors are often the first contact patients may have with the health care system and a missed diagnosis could lead to comorbidities. Join our session to learn tips to recognize and address a potential eating disorder with a patient. We’ll also share ideas on how to help patients feel comfortable talking about an eating disorder. \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nDr. Marina Abdel Malak (Mississauga\, ON)\n\n\n\nDr. Deema Abdul Hadi (Mississauga\, ON)\n\n\n\nDr. Karen Trollope-Kumar (Hamilton\, ON)\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources: \n\n\n\n\nPractising Well CoP – April 26 Resources\n\n\n\nHandout – I suspect my patient has an eating disorder: What now?\n\n\n\nSession Slides\n\n\n\nQ&A\n\n\n\n\nWatch the session: \n\n\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\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized educational support
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/helpful-approaches-to-eating-disorders/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230322T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230322T090000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015414
CREATED:20231110T154825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T221601Z
UID:10000023-1679472000-1679475600@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Mindful Medicine: Adapting and learning to cope with uncertainty
DESCRIPTION:Although uncertainty is a common element of patient care\, as doctors\, we feel better when we think we have all the answers. Join your colleagues for a discussion about how to manage patients who have a complex diagnosis and share tips on time-management\, resources for referrals and strategies to help manage our own feelings. \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nDr. Merrilee Brown (Port Perry\, ON)\n\n\n\nDr. Lisa Del Giudice (Toronto\, ON)\n\n\n\nDr. Sarah Newbery (Marathon\, ON)\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources: \n\n\n\n\nSession Slides\n\n\n\n\nWatch the session: \n\n\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\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized educational support
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/mindful-medicine-adapting-and-learning-to-cope-with-uncertainty/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230222T075500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230222T090000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015414
CREATED:20231110T155005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T221501Z
UID:10000024-1677052500-1677056400@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Life Beyond Trauma: A discussion on PTSD and Trauma-Informed Care
DESCRIPTION:Nearly one in ten Canadians* is believed to have experienced post-traumatic stress disorder\, but the condition is often missed by doctors. It can be difficult to treat other issues if underlying trauma is not addressed\, leading to a frustrating experience for both patient and provider.Join your fellow family doctors for a discussion about how to recognize and manage patients with PTSD and learn about resources for referring patients with PTSD.  \n\n\n\n*https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6494052/  \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nDr. Diana Ahmed (Burlington\, ON)\n\n\n\nDr. Luke Kyne (Toronto\, ON)\n\n\n\nDr. Harry Zeit (Toronto\, ON)\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources: \n\n\n\n\nPractising Well CoP – February 22 Resources\n\n\n\nSession Slides\n\n\n\n\nWatch the session: \n\n\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\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized educational support
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/life-beyond-trauma-a-discussion-on-ptsd-and-trauma-informed-care/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230118T075500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230118T090000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015414
CREATED:20231110T155220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T221129Z
UID:10000025-1674028500-1674032400@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Addressing the realities of disability and the practice of medicine
DESCRIPTION:Family doctors routinely treat patients with disabilities\, but the medical profession often stigmatizes physicians living with disabilities themselves. Connect with your fellow family doctors to learn tips and strategies to adapt your practice and create an environment where everyone can thrive. Learn practical tips for how to navigate taking time off and discover where physicians or patients with disabilities can go for support. \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jennifer Hulme (Toronto\, ON)\n\n\n\nDr. Samantha Lavitt (Ottawa\, ON)\n\n\n\nDr. Shailla Vaidya (Toronto\, ON)\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources: \n\n\n\n\nPractising Well CoP – January 18 Resources\n\n\n\nSession Slides\n\n\n\n\nResources from OCFP: \n\n\n\n\nWhat you need to know about key income support programs for patients\n\n\n\nTips and checklists for completing Ontario Disability Support Benefits forms for your patients\n\n\n\n\nWatch the session: \n\n\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. 
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/addressing-the-realities-of-disability-and-the-practice-of-medicine/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221214T090000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015414
CREATED:20231110T155435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T221035Z
UID:10000026-1671004800-1671008400@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Addressing overwhelm: How to set boundaries and prioritize self over practice
DESCRIPTION:Increased patient expectations and an overwhelming workload are two factors that have contributed to the heightened burnout rate in family medicine.Join your fellow physicians to discuss how self-compassion and setting boundaries can help you take better care of yourself\, your peers and your patients. \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nDr. Patricia Rockman (Toronto\, ON)\n\n\n\nDr. Sue Shepherd (Port Perry\, ON)\n\n\n\nDr. Shira Taylor (Toronto\, ON)\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources: \n\n\n\n\nPractising Well CoP – December 14 Resources\n\n\n\nSession Slides\n\n\n\n\nWatch the session: \n\n\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\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized educational support
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/addressing-overwhelm-how-to-set-boundaries-and-prioritize-self-over-practice/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221123T090000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015414
CREATED:20231110T155650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T220955Z
UID:10000027-1669190400-1669194000@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Heal the pain\, comfort the patient: Navigating through the diagnosis\, treatment and management of neuropathic pain
DESCRIPTION:Do you know how to differentiate between nociceptive and neuropathic pain? Join us as we breakdown the two and identify warning signs to look out for in a pain condition. Discuss treatment options with your fellow family doctors and learn how self-management\, mindfulness and meditation can take a patient from a life of pain to one of possibility. \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nDr. Amy Alexander (Toronto\, ON)\n\n\n\nDr. Gregory Hariton (Burlington\, ON)\n\n\n\nDr. Caroline Kargel (Barrie\, ON)\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources: \n\n\n\n\nPractising Well CoP – November 23 Resources\n\n\n\nSession Slides\n\n\n\n\nWatch the session: \n\n\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\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized educational support
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/heal-the-pain-comfort-the-patient-navigating-through-the-diagnosis-treatment-and-management-of-neuropathic-pain/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221026T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221026T090000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015414
CREATED:20231110T155846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T220904Z
UID:10000028-1666771200-1666774800@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Helpful strategies to address mental health in children
DESCRIPTION:Assessing a child with a potential mental health issue can be a complex process. Overlapping conditions and misinformation can complicate diagnosis and treatment. There are screening tools that can help. Join your fellow family doctors to discuss strategies and resources to support you in identifying children’s mental health needs\, services and educational materials. \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nDr. Deema Abdul Hadi (Mississauga\, ON)\n\n\n\nDr. David Brault\n\n\n\nDr. Sara Cohen-Gelfand (Toronto\, ON)\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources: \n\n\n\n\nPractising Well CoP – October 26 Resources\n\n\n\nMental Health Resource Sheet\n\n\n\nSession Slides\n\n\n\n\nWatch the session: \n\n\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\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized educational support
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/helpful-strategies-to-address-mental-health-in-children/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220928T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220928T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015414
CREATED:20231110T160114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T223317Z
UID:10000029-1664393400-1664397000@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Even short appointments can help with substance use disorders
DESCRIPTION:Family doctors are often the first medical professional that patients turn to when seeking help for a substance use disorder. But there is rarely enough time in a single appointment to provide in-depth counselling. Join in a discussion with your fellow physicians about how family doctors can use motivational interviewing to support patients during short clinical visits. \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nDr. Melissa Holowaty (Peterborough)\n\n\n\nDr. Kimberly Lazare (Toronto)\n\n\n\nDr. Stephanie Zhou (Toronto)\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources: \n\n\n\n\nPractising Well CoP – September 28 Resources\n\n\n\nSession Slides\n\n\n\n\nWatch the session: \n\n\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\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized educational support
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/even-short-appointments-can-help-with-substance-use-disorders/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220824T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220824T090000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015414
CREATED:20231110T160627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T223249Z
UID:10000030-1661328000-1661331600@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Helping Patients Manage Low Back Pain
DESCRIPTION:Low back pain is one of the most common reasons that patients visit their doctor. Yet without effective intervention it can become a chronic condition. Join your fellow physicians to discuss approaches to treatment and share your own experiences helping patients with low back pain.  \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nDr. Paul Hoogeveen (Barrie)\n\n\n\nDr. Jennifer Young (Collingwood)\n\n\n\nDr. Sheri Wark (Thunder Bay)\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources: \n\n\n\n\nPractising Well CoP – August 24 Resources\n\n\n\nSession Slides\n\n\n\n\nWatch the session: \n\n\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\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized educational support
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/helping-patients-manage-low-back-pain/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220727T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220727T090000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015414
CREATED:20231110T160820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T223227Z
UID:10000031-1658908800-1658912400@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Supporting Patients Amid an Opioid Epidemic
DESCRIPTION:The ongoing opioid crisis has only gotten worse during the pandemic. Join your fellow family doctors to discuss strategies for managing opioid use by patients\, unique issues facing practitioners\, and hear about alternatives to regularly prescribed opioids. \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nLisa Bromley (Ottawa)\n\n\n\nKate Lazier (Toronto)\n\n\n\nJoel Voth (Toronto)\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources: \n\n\n\n\nPractising Well CoP – July 27 Resources\n\n\n\nSession Slides\n\n\n\n\nWatch the session: \n\n\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\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized educational support
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/supporting-patients-amid-an-opioid-epidemic/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220622T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220622T090000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015414
CREATED:20231110T161056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T223210Z
UID:10000032-1655884800-1655888400@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Grief Medicine: Giving Space for Acknowledging Life’s Losses 
DESCRIPTION:Coping with undesired change and loss can be difficult. Join your colleagues to consider and discuss strategies for recognizing and responding to grief and loss\, and to learn about support for yourself and your patients. \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nDr. Robin Beardsley (Kanata)\n\n\n\nDr. Ramona Joshi (Toronto)\n\n\n\nDr. Chase McMurren (Toronto)\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources: \n\n\n\n\nPractising Well CoP – June 22 Resources\n\n\n\nSession Slides\n\n\n\n\nWatch the session: \n\n\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.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/grief-medicine-giving-space-for-acknowledging-lifes-losses/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220525T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220525T090000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015414
CREATED:20231110T161351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T223146Z
UID:10000033-1653465600-1653469200@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Letting go or living with anxiety
DESCRIPTION:Learn about different anxiety disorders and hear from your colleagues about approaches to caring for patients dealing with anxiety. \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jon Davine (Hamilton)\n\n\n\nDr. Rachel Shour (Toronto)\n\n\n\nDr. Karen Trollope-Kumar (Hamilton)\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources: \n\n\n\n\nPractising Well CoP – May 25 Resources\n\n\n\nGuide for Primary Care Providers from Body Brave\n\n\n\nSession Slides\n\n\n\n\nWatch the session: \n\n\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\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized educational support
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/letting-go-or-living-with-anxiety/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220427T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220427T090000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015414
CREATED:20231110T162024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T223125Z
UID:10000034-1651046400-1651050000@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Normalize don’t Stigmatize – Let’s talk about Alcohol
DESCRIPTION:Family doctors: The help they need can come from you. Join our virtual chat to learn new ideas to support patients struggling with alcohol. \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nDr. Greg Carfagnini (Thunder Bay)\n\n\n\nDr. Britt Lehmann-Bender (Peterborough)\n\n\n\nDr. Lori Regenstreif (Hamilton)\n\n\n\n\n Download the resources: \n\n\n\n\nPractising Well CoP – April 27 Resources\n\n\n\nSession Slides\n\n\n\n\nWatch the session: \n\n\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\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized educational support
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/normalize-dont-stigmatize-lets-talk-about-alcohol/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220323T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220323T090000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015414
CREATED:20231110T162225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T223058Z
UID:10000035-1648022400-1648026000@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:When your head hurts too much...
DESCRIPTION:Hear from your colleagues about strategies to manage and address different kinds of headaches. \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nDr. Julia Alleyne (Toronto)\n\n\n\nDr. Virginia McEwen (Thunder Bay)\n\n\n\nDr. Shailla Vaidya (Toronto)\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources: \n\n\n\n\nPractising Well CoP – March 23 Resources\n\n\n\nSession Slides\n\n\n\n\nWatch the session: \n\n\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\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized educational support
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/when-your-head-hurts-too-much/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220223T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220223T090000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015414
CREATED:20231110T162407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T223037Z
UID:10000036-1645603200-1645606800@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Navigating undifferentiated distress during the pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Learn about strategies to recognize and respond to undifferentiated distress in your patients\, or even in yourself as a family physician. Consider the impact of pandemic uncertainties on the mental health of patients and healthcare professionals\, and some supports that are available. \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nDr. Chase McMurren\n\n\n\nDr. Michael Roberts\n\n\n\nDr. Joanna Shapiro\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources: \n\n\n\n\nPractising Well CoP – February 23 Resources\n\n\n\nSession Slides \n\n\n\n\nWatch the session: \n\n\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\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized educational support
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/navigating-undifferentiated-distress-during-the-pandemic/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220126T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015414
CREATED:20231110T162601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T222953Z
UID:10000037-1643184000-1643216400@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Working with patient losses during the pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Panelists: \n\n\n\n\nDr. Larisa Eibisch\n\n\n\nDr. Jonny Grek\n\n\n\nDr. Lori Regenstreif\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources: \n\n\n\n\nPractising Well CoP – January 26 Resources\n\n\n\nSession Slides\n\n\n\n\nWatch the session: \n\n\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\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized educational support
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/working-with-patient-losses-during-the-pandemic/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211215T090000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015414
CREATED:20231110T162745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T222925Z
UID:10000038-1639555200-1639558800@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:The Chronic Pain of Fibromyalgia
DESCRIPTION:Panelists: \n\n\n\n\nDr. Melissa Holowaty\n\n\n\nDr. Bryan MacLeod\n\n\n\nDr. Farah Tabassum\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources: \n\n\n\n\nPractising Well CoP – December 15 Resources\n\n\n\nSession Slides\n\n\n\n\nWatch the session: \n\n\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\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized educational support
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/the-chronic-pain-of-fibromyalgia/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211114T090000
DTSTAMP:20260503T015414
CREATED:20231110T163217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T163218Z
UID:10000039-1636876800-1636880400@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Caring for people who have experienced trauma
DESCRIPTION:Panelists: \n\n\n\n\nDr. Alison Arnot\n\n\n\nDr. Yelena Chorny\n\n\n\nDr. Trish Uniac\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources: \n\n\n\n\nPractising Well CoP – November 24 Resources\n\n\n\nSession Slides\n\n\n\n\nWatch the session: \n\n\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\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized educational support
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/caring-for-people-who-have-experienced-trauma/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well
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