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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Canadian C-Spine Rule
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.
Chronic Insomnia Tool
Centre for Effective Practice
The Management of Chronic Insomnia Tool addresses what providers should do when a patient is concerned about their lack of sleep. The tool also discusses appropriate management options, such as cognitive behaviour therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) and pharmacotherapy regimens to support primary care providers in their practice.
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.
CORE Neck Tool and Headache Navigator
Centre for Effective Practice
Delayed Prescription
Choosing Wisely Canada
The Viral Prescription Pad and Delayed Prescription are components of Choosing Wisely Canada's Using Antibiotics Wisely national campaign to help clinicians and patients engage in conversations about unnecessary antibiotic use. These tools are designed to help address overuse in the community.