Clinical Tools & Resources

Are you need of resources to support your wellness as a physician?

The Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) and the University of Toronto (UofT) summarized resources physicians can access to support their wellness and mental health. Consider this resource when looking for support around your own health and well-being.

Do you need tips around personal protective equipment (PPE) use in the office?

The Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) summarized 7 tips around PPE use and precautions healthcare providers can take. Refer to this document when needing a quick reference around PPE and patient interactions within your clinic.

Do you require the latest information around nutrition for children aged 0 to 6?

The Ontario Dietitians in Public Health (ODPH) created this guideline around paediatric nutrition and feeding for those aged 0 to 6, providing details including fluid and food recommendations, milestones, and red flags. Use these guidelines when you are providing nutrition suggestions to your young patients.

Wondering about the risk of cancer in patients who use cannabis and cannabinoids?

This guidance document summarizes the evidence and provides you with a foundation to understand whether your approach to cannabis and cannabinoid use should change. Access this resource to improve your understanding.

Want a quick guidance document on tick bites and Lyme disease?

Health Quality Ontario (HQO) created a 2-page document around tick bite assessment and early signs of Lyme disease. Refer to this document to guide your decision-making when your patient presents with suspected Lyme disease.

Are you looking for an Ontario created resource for pain management?

Health Quality Ontario (HQO) brought together guidelines, education, supports, and resources around pain management in primary care. Refer to this website when looking for an Ontario created resource around pain management.

Have you been looking for standards around anxiety disorders?

Ontario Health uses concise, easy-to-understand statements to describe quality care and provides a patient guide to help identify areas for discussion, quality indicators to help family physicians assess their approach, and recommendations for practical tools that help with adoption of the quality standards. Consider incorporating these standards into your care for patients with anxiety disorders.

Did you know there is a care map to help with management of care for patients with asthma?

This Asthma Care Map that provides points on diagnosis, risk factors for exacerbation and medications for management in primary care. Use the care map when seeing your patient to systematically assess and plan their care.

Want a quick reference for asthma?

The Lung Health Foundation summarized the details of asthma diagnosis and management into a pathway for clinicians. Access this reference when needing an easy-to-follow algorithm for asthma care.

Need a toolkit to support you in comprehensive palliative care delivery?

The Ontario Palliative Care Network created a 3-step model that speaks to early identification, assessment, and the management of palliative care for your patients. Consider this 3-step approach in your practice.

Are you looking for more guidance around chronic kidney disease (CKD)?

The Ontario Renal Network (ORN) created a toolkit around identification, detection, and management of CKD. Refer to this tool when diagnosing or managing patients with CKD.

Is your patient concerned about osteoporosis? Want a tool that can help you predict fracture risk?

The CAROC is an interactive tool that assists with calculating 10-year fracture risk. Use this tool to talk about options with your patient.

Do you need guidance around health care needs of transsexual, transgender, and gender nonconforming patients?

The Sherbourne's guidelines for gender-affirming primary care with trans and non-binary patients is on its fourth edition. This comprehensive reference is geared towards primary care and covers a variety of considerations for your practice.

Would you find it useful to help adults who have intellectual and development disabilities communicate their health information?

Surrey Place created this tool for adults with a disability, providers, and their caregivers to help them share the health information with relevant health providers so everyone is on the same page. An electronic template is available for you to use with your patients.