Education & Practice Supports

Need assistance in making a written request for medical assistance in dying?

The Government of Ontario Central Forms Repository site provides a form for individuals to complete who wish to make a written request for medical assistance in dying that complies with legal requirements. Your patient would complete the form and provide it to you as their healthcare practitioner.

Do you need guidance on how to maintain records for medical assistance in dying requests?

The Government of Ontario Central Forms Repository site provides a form for you (as a physician) to complete as a means of maintaining records of patient requests for medical assistance in dying. Use this form when a patient is requesting medical assistance in dying and you intend to provide this assistance to the patient.

Have you been asked to provide a written opinion confirming your patient meets criteria to receive medical assistance in dying?

The Government of Ontario Central Forms Repository site has a form for you (as a physician) to provide a written opinion that confirms your patient is eligible to receive medical assistance in dying.

Need to access the Canadian Association of MAiD Accessors and Providers?

The Canada Association of MAID Assessors and Providers (CAMAP) website contains a wealth of resources and information for healthcare providers who deliver medical assistance in dying, as well as support for patients and families. The site includes a forum for members, a knowledge base, a network of mentors and consultants, and various webinars and training offerings.

Is pain management just mind over matter?

This PEER Tool for Practice presents evidence that psychological interventions lead to clinical improvements in pain for patients, compared to control. Interventions studied include cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction.

Which heart failure medications reduce death or hospitalization in patients?

This PEER Tool for Practice presents evidence from five systemic reviews in the last 5 years, that only mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRA) and sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) reduce hospitalizations in patients with heart failure and ejection fraction of >40%. Other medications (CE inhibitors, ARBs, beta-blockers, and sacubitril-valsartan) were not found to reduce hospitalization or deaths. No medications were found to reduce mortality.

How long does degludec insulin last compared to long-acting or NPH insulin?

This PEER Tool for Practice presents evidence from five systematic reviews that compared degludec to glargine in individuals with type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes, and found there is reduced risk of severe hypoglycemia with degludec. Symptomatic hypoglycemia is either similar or lower with degludec, and there were no other differences in clinical outcomes or hemoglobin A1c.

Looking for guidance on how to assess and care for displaced Ukrainians?

The Ministry of Health has developed this resource to support primary health care providers in their early assessments and care of individuals arriving in Ontario who have been displaced due to the war in Ukraine. The document contains information on immigration medical examinations, early assessment considerations, immunizations, blood tests, health service access and additional resources.

Does increasing water lead to meaningful weight loss?

This PEER Tool for Practice summarizes the evidence for whether increased water consumption has any effect on weight loss.

Considering tranexamic acid to treat patients with gastrointestinal bleeds?

This PEER Tool for Practice presents evidence that tranexamic acid does not reduce mortality, transfusions, surgical interventions or intensive care for individuals with gastrointestinal bleeds.

Is naltrexone/bupropion (Contrave®) effective for weight loss?

This PEER Tool for Practice provides the latest evidence on naltrexone/bupropion (Contrave®) for weight loss. Refer to this article if you need support for conversations around pharmacological treatment for weight loss.

Looking for information on how to recognize and treat common substance abuse disorders in your patients?

This reference booklet is designed to help you recognize and treat the most common substance use disorders: nicotine, alcohol, and opiods. The booklet provides information on how to screen for each disorder, pharmacoptherapy options, non-pharmacological treatment, withdrawal management, as well as patient and caregiver resources.