Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention Workshop
About the workshop
Osteoporosis and fractures in patients over 50 go largely untreated. In this new workshop, facilitators will provide you with best practices as outlined in the 2023 updated clinical practice guideline for management of osteoporosis and fracture prevention in Canada, and actionable tools for screening, diagnosing and optimizing care.
Limited spots available.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and describe the impact of osteoporotic fracture and the current care gap including barriers and facilitators of quality care
- Apply an evidence-based approach to fracture risk assessment and reassessment
- Implement nutrition, exercise and pharmacological strategies for patients at high risk of fractures, including shared decision-making and self management
Workshop Details
Available Dates:
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Delivery Format: Online
Cost: $195+ HST
This is a three-credit-per-hour Mainpro+ certified program.
Scientific Planning Committee:
Lynn Nash MD, CCFP, FCFP, MCFP
Upender Mehan MD, CCFP, FCFP
Sid Feldman MD, CCFP (COE), FCFP, CMD
Alexandra Papaioannou BScN, MD, MSc, FCFP(C), FACP
For more information about this workshop contact ocfpcme@ocfp.on.ca.
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