Supports for Family Doctors
Access tools, resources and learning opportunities to meet today’s challenges
Discover and explore content tailored to help you excel in your role. Whether you’re seeking ways to improve your practice or make a positive impact on your patients’ lives, these resources are geared to supporting you with knowledge and practical tips needed to navigate the complexities of your profession successfully.
Explore Self-Learning Opportunities
Recordings and resources from past Community of Practice sessions are available through our self-directed learning programs. Earn Mainpro+ credits by reviewing the video or audio recordings and accompanying materials at your own convenience. Select a topic of interest below to get started.
Writing Sick Notes
The OCFP has been advocating that the provincial government amend the Employment Standards Act to prohibit employers from requiring sick notes for short-term illnesses lasting 5 days or less. To help educate employers on changing their policies, the OCFP recommends including the PDF resource linked below in your EMRs and clinic workflows for sick notes. The EMR-integrated Sick Note Forms resource was developed, in partnership with the eHealth Centre of Excellence, for TELUS PS Suite, OSCAR Pro, and Accuro QHR. Visit the page linked below to download the package that applies to your EMR.
Continuity of Care Supports
Access a quick guide that summarizes key updates relevant to your practice, from the College of Physicians and Surgeons’ ‘Advice to the Profession: Continuity of Care’ document, and download letter templates to support you in communicating the appropriate scope of work to specialists.
Changing the Way We Work Community of Practice
These one-hour webinars feature experts in policy, clinical practice and practice management who share insights on topics chosen based on attendee feedback. Designed to be highly interactive, each session offers family physicians ample opportunity to ask questions and receive practical answers to support their day-to-day practice.
College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) Education Opportunities
Family physicians can advance their knowledge through the CFPC’s two educational offerings: CFPC Learn, a versatile online resource and the CFPC Self Learning Program, curated from a comprehensive review of over 100 international medical journals.