Approximately one in every seven (3.3 million) Canadians have difficulty going to sleep or staying asleep. Last week, we launched the Management of Chronic Insomnia tool for primary care providers to help them treat patients who are concerned about their lack of sleep. This tool can help providers manage patients... read more →
Jan
24
Jan
06
Near the end of 2016, more than 70 individuals participated in our long-term webinars. Hosted by our academic detailers, they presented to providers, caregivers and residents' families about appropriate prescribing in long-term care. During the online presentation sessions, our detailers shared information and expertise about the following topics: Falls prevention and mobility... read more →
Dec
16
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Dec
08
Academic detailing is personalized to your own practice and learning goals. My detailer and I focused on the specific patient population that I work with and my current familiarity and knowledge on the topic. The conversation was completely individualized to my learning opportunities and workplace. We discussed the current practices... read more →
Nov
24
The CEP, in collaboration with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC), has expanded Poverty: A Clinical Tool for Primary Care and tailored it for participating provinces and territories. A Statistics Canada study shows that income inequality is associated with the premature deaths of 40,000 Canadians each year. Those living in poverty are more likely to... read more →
Nov
19
Earlier this week, we launched a Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) resource for all Ontario physicians and nurse practitioners. This summer, the Government of Canada passed legislation that amended the criminal code to give access to medical assistance in dying to those who are eligible. In an effort to have a... read more →
Nov
17
The administrator at the home introduced me to the academic detailer and we all thought it would be a great idea to conduct a family council meeting about Managing Dementia to interested family members. The service was very educational and gave families the opportunity to ask many questions focused on... read more →
Nov
10
I would love to see the academic detailing service continue in long-term care homes. It provides an excellent educational resource which can be flexible to meet the needs and practices of particular facilities. The development standard approaches to these issues and the evidence-based resources provided have been valuable to a... read more →
Nov
04
From her very first site visit to our home the academic detailer was able to engage us in this project with her enthusiasm and commitment for improving resident outcomes. Our family council and family members felt valued... read more →
Nov
04
The one-on-one ratio of detailer to physicians is unique in medical education. It allows for more open and honest discussions and provides a safe environment for the detailer and physician to ask each other questions and challenge each other’s thinking on issues that aren’t often well represented in literature. The... read more →