CEP Tools
Developed by the Centre for Effective Practice in partnership with the OCFP as part of the Knowledge Translation in Primary Care Initiative
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Breast Cancer Survivorship Tool
The College of Family Physicians of Canada
Developed by the College of Family Physicians of Canada's Cancer Care Committee through an extensive literature review, the BCS Tool consolidates fragmented care guidelines in one national, evidence-based document.
Bye-Bye, PPI: Toolkit
Choosing Wisely Canada
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are often used inappropriately, without an indication, or for longer durations than recommended. A PPI deprescribing tool can guide reassessment and deprescribing where indicated.
Canadian C-Spine Rule (Ottawa)
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
The Rule will permit physicians to standardize care of alert, stable trauma patients, to rapidly "clear" the cervical spine, and to be much more selective in the use of cervical spine radiography without jeopardizing patient care.
Canadian CT Head Injury/Trauma Rule
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
The Canadian CT Head Rule (CCHR) was developed to help physicians determine which minor head injury patients need head CT imaging.
COPD Action Plan
Canadian Thoracic Society
The action plan is a written contract between patient and doctor, giving firm direction on the patient's management of COPD flare-ups.
COPD Care Map for Primary Care
Ontario Lung Association
Ensures Canadian Thoracic Society criteria have been applied to establish diagnosis, and outlines treatment options from the 2008 Canadian Thoracic Society recommendations for management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
COPD Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Ontario Lung Association
Algorithm from the Ontario Lung Association for the diagnosis and management of COPD.
CORE Back Tool
Centre for Effective Practice
Improving the quality of treatment can make a life-changing difference to patients suffering from low back pain.Recognize common mechanical back pain syndromes and screen for conditions where management may include investigations, referral and specific medications using the Clinically Organized Relevant Exam (CORE) Back Tool and Toolki.