Understanding Fibromyalgia: Practical Strategies for Assessment, Treatment and Patient Support

Fibromyalgia presents unique challenges for both patients and clinicians, with fluctuating symptoms, overlapping comorbidities, and significant impacts on quality of life and function. This session will equip family physicians with practical strategies to assess and diagnose fibromyalgia, recognize common coexisting conditions, and implement effective management plans. Participants will also explore approaches to supporting patients with disability-related documentation, improving the care experience, and reducing the frustration and burnout often associated with managing chronic pain conditions.

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.

Panelists:

• Dr. Jennifer Young
• Dr. Bryan MacLeod

Moderator:

• Dr. Carrie Bernard, Family Physician Locum in the GTA, Continuing Professional Development and Partnerships Lead, Division of Mental Health & Addictions DFCM, Assistant Professor DFCM University of Toronto, Assistant Clinical Professor DFM McMaster University and at Toronto Metropolitan University

Co-Host:

• Dr. Stephanie 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