Events
Climate Change: A Growing Concern for Patients and Physicians
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.
Infectious Disease, Penicillin Allergy (De)labelling & Newcomer Care Resources
Please join us for the 89th in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday April 4, 2025. In this session, we will provide an overview on circulating infectious diseases.
Indigenous cultural safety: Confronting anti-Indigenous racism and providing trauma-informed care
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.
Clinical Application of the Long-Term Care (LTC) Fracture Prevention Recommendations for Frail Older Adults
Long-term care (LTC) residents are more dependent, frail and vulnerable, and require more complex care than community-dwelling older adults. Yet many interventions intended to reduce fracture risk are not used consistently in LTC, and clinical practice guidelines for osteoporosis have focused on the care of adults living in the community.
Infectious Disease and Management of STIs
Please join us for the 90th in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday May 2, 2025. In this session, we will provide an overview on circulating infectious diseases.
Infectious Disease and Opportunities for Improving the Way We Work
Please join us for the 91st in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday May 23, 2025. In this session, Dr. Allison McGeer will provide an overview on circulating infectious diseases.
Supporting patients with ADHD and comorbidities
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.
Infectious Disease and Management of STIs Part 2
Please join us for the 92nd in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday June 6, 2025. In this session, we will provide an overview on circulating infectious diseases.
Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention Workshop
In this workshop, facilitators will share insights from the 2023 updated clinical practice guideline for management of osteoporosis and fracture prevention in Canada, as well as actionable tools for screening, diagnosing and optimizing care.
Income Benefit Programs for People Living on Low Income and in Poverty – Primary Care Providers’ Role
Poverty has a profound impact on health across the life course, with impacts on both physical and mental health. Primary Care Providers can play a key role in supporting patients to connect to income supports.
Navigating the Complexities of Opioid Prescribing for Chronic Pain
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.
AI Tools for Practice and Managing the Summer Heat
Please join us for the 93rd in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday June 27, 2025. In this session, we will have a brief overview of infectious diseases.