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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.

The action plan is a written contract between patient and doctor, giving firm direction on the patient's management of COPD flare-ups.

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. 

Algorithm from the Ontario Lung Association for the diagnosis and management of COPD.

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.

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.

The 2012 CAR Diagnostic Imaging Guidelines are intended for physicians and are aimed at assisting them in making decisions in regard to appropriate imaging studies for spedific cases. The Referral Guidelines are evidence-informed and are based on expert opinion.