Hear from your colleagues about strategies to manage and address different kinds of headaches. Panelists: Download the resources: Watch the session: Listen or download the audio Self Learning Program This session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate. Need more information?
Family doctors: The help they need can come from you. Join our virtual chat to learn new ideas to support patients struggling with alcohol. Panelists: Download the resources: Watch the session: Listen or download the audio Self Learning Program This session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate. Need more information?
Learn about different anxiety disorders and hear from your colleagues about approaches to caring for patients dealing with anxiety. Panelists: Download the resources: Watch the session: Listen or download the audio Self Learning Program This session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate. Need more information?
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. Panelists: Download the resources: Watch the session: Listen or download the audio: Self Learning Program This session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate.
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. Panelists: Download the resources: Watch the session: Listen or download the audio Self Learning Program This session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate. Need more information?
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. Panelists: Download the resources: Watch the session: Listen or download the audio: Self Learning Program This session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate. Need more information?
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. Panelists: Download the resources: Watch the session: Listen or download the audio Self Learning Program This session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate. Need more information?
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. Panelists: Download the resources: Watch the session: Listen or download the audio Self Learning Program This session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate. Need more information?
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. Panelists: Download the resources: Watch the session: Listen or download the audio Self Learning Program This session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate. Need more information?
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. Panelists: Download the resources: Watch the session: Listen or download the audio Self Learning Program This session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate. Need more information?
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. Panelists: Download the resources: Resources from OCFP: Watch the session: Listen or download the audio Self Learning Program This session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate.
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. *https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6494052/ Panelists: Download the resources: Watch the session: Listen or download the audio Self Learning Program This session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate. Need more information?