Program Description:
Participants will identify opportunities on how to "practice wisely", with a focus on ordering tests and imaging wisely, shared decision making, over-diagnosis, cancer screening, deprescribing using the latest evidence and tools from diverse sources. Participants will learn how to access reliable, curated, and renewable online resources for an evidence-informed practice supporting individualized patient-care. Active learning exercises such as case studies, individual reflection and group work will help participants to build communication skills to guide their patients through the shift from seeking sickness to enhancing health.
Learning Objectives
• Identify opportunities to practice wisely, thereby helping to reduce over-medicalization
• Consult reliable and up-to-date online resources
• Critically assess clinical practice guidelines
• Adopt evidence-based courses of action
• Implement shared decision-making within your practice
Requirements
During this workshop you will be asked to visit multiple websites to access various resources. Therefore, all participants are required to have an additional laptop or tablet that has the ability to connect to the internet in order to fully participate in the course. You must also complete the Pre-Session and Post-Session activities, and attend the full workshop to receive the associated Group Learning credits for the program.
Live Online Learning Fee: $450.00 plus HST
CREDITS
This three-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 21.0 Mainpro+ credits.
CANCELLATION POLICY
The OCFP reserves the right to cancel sessions due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient advance registration. In the event of a cancellation made by the OCFP, a full refund will be given to the registrants. However, the OCFP cannot accept responsibility for out-of-pocket expenses due to cancellation of a session. Cancellations made by participants more than 15 business days prior to the date of the event will be refunded, less a 25% administration fee. No refunds will be provided after this deadline.
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
Attendees with accessibility needs should contact ocfpcme@ocfp.on.ca or call our office at 416-867-9646, or toll free in Ontario at 1-800-670-6237, extension 14, to communicate these needs.
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