Welcome to Ontario College of Family Physicians
Infectious Disease and Practical Tips for Practice Management & AI
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Fri, May 17, 2024 8:00 am EDT
Please join us for the 76th in our series “Changing the way we work” on Friday May 17, 2024.
Addressing Bias: Utilizing emerging therapeutics amidst fat-shaming
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Wed, May 22, 2024 8:00 am EDT
Rising rates of obesity and diabetes, drug shortages, patient demand and societal discussions around fat-shaming, have placed family physicians in a difficult position, at times acting as gatekeepers for medications, determining which patients should gain access to GLP-1 agonists.
Clinical Application of the Long-Term Care (LTC) Fracture Prevention Recommendations for Frail Older Adults
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Fri, May 31, 2024 12:00 pm EDT
Long-term care (LTC) residents are more dependent, frail and vulnerable, and require more complex care than community-dwelling older adults.
Pride in family medicine: Gender affirming care
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Wed, Jun 26, 2024 8:00 am EDT
In Canada, one in 300 people ages 15 and older are transgender or non-binary, meaning that most family doctors care for gender non-conforming people in their practice.
Preventing burnout: Boundary setting strategies for family doctors
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Wed, Jul 24, 2024 8:00 am EDT
Family physicians are often seen as the safety net for the entire health care system.
CFPC Exam Orientation Workshop
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Sat, Sep 14, 2024 8:30 am EDT
** REGISTRATION TO OPEN SOON**
The CFPC Certification Exam Orientation workshop provides an introduction to the CFPC certification exam components.
Measles – Resource for Patients
A one-page guide with tips for patients to protect themselves against measles.
Measles
A resource with information on the prevention and management of suspected measles cases in your practice.
Letter template with checklist
A letter template that can be filled out to communicate the appropriate scope of work to specialists.
Writing Sick Notes
A helpful resource that can be included in EMRs and clinic workflows to help educate employers on changing their sick note policies.
Continuity of Care: Practice Resources
A quick guide that summarizes key updates from the CPSO's 'Advice to the Profession: Continuity of Care' document.
OBSP Expansion FAQ
Questions and answers related to the changes associated with the fall 2024 expansion of the Ontario Breast Screening Program.
Arexvy
A resource sharing updated information about the Arexvy RSV Vaccine.
IPAC Summary
A resource containing information on office flow, masking, PPE and more.
May 15, 2024
Ontario College of Family Physicians Calls on Government to Recognize World Family Doctor Day by Taking Action to Support Family Doctors
Compensation For Family Doctors Must Reflect the Complex Care They Provide For World Family Doctor Day on May 19, the Ontario College of Family Physicians is sharing new data that reinforces the foundational role of family doctors in our healthcare system, showing that family doctors see more patients in a 24-hour period than any other healthcare service.
May 8, 2024
OCFP Statement
Family doctors are the foundation of Ontario’s health system, and, for years the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) has been sounding the alarm that family medicine is in crisis.
April 24, 2024
OCFP Statement: Administrative Burden
Family doctors are the foundation of Ontario’s health care system, and Ontario needs family physicians spending time with patients, not on paperwork.
March 21, 2024
Ontario College of Family Physicians names Deepy Sur as new CEO
The Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Deepy Sur as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer effective May 21, 2024.
March 19, 2024
CaRMS Match Message 2024
Dear Aspiring Family Physician, I would like to recognize those who have just matched to family medicine, and those of you currently in your family medicine residencies.
March 5, 2024
Without urgent action, nearly 1 million in Toronto could be without a family doctor by 2026
Ontario College of Family Physicians calling for urgent supports for family doctors and patients Having a family doctor in Ontario shouldn’t be a luxury – it is a necessity.
January 25, 2024
Year Three Compensation Update
The Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) is hearing from many family doctors that they are extremely disappointed with news about the possible Year 3 compensation adjustment stemming from the 2021-24 PSA. The OCFP recognizes and supports the role of the OMA to negotiate with the Ministry of Health.
January 25, 2024
Statement: Escalating Crisis in Family Medicine
Sault Ste. Marie’s Group Health Centre announced today that 10,000 patients will lose access to their family doctor as of May 31.
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