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Diagnostic Imaging Referral Guidelines - Trauma
Canadian Association of Radiologists
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.
Diagnostic Imaging Referral Guidelines - Urological, adrenal and genitourinary systems
Canadian Association of Radiologists
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
Drug Screening Questionnaire (DAST)
University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) SBIRT Project
The Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST) should be administered to adult patients who screen positive on the pre-screening for drug use. Side one contains the screening questions and side two contains instructions on scoring and interpreting the DAST.
Evidence-Based Preventive Care Checklist for New Immigrants and Refugees
Canadian Collaboration for Immigrant and Refugee Health
An eLearning knowledge translation tool designed for primary care practitioners to help integrate the Canadian Immigrant Health Guidelines into practice.
Fracture Prevention for Long-Term Care Residents - Implementation Overview
Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou et al | Osteoporosis Canada
The fracture rate for adults living in long-term care (residents) is two to four times that of adults of similar age living in the community, and one-third of older adults who experience hip fracture are residents in long-term care. This decision tree provides an overview of implementation of strategies to prevent fractures. The full guidance document is also accessible from the Resources section of this repository.
Greig Health Record for Young Adults
An evidence-based health promotion guide for clinicians caring for young adults, this tool offers a template for periodic health visits that is easy to use and adapt for electronic medical records. The College of Family Physicians of Canada endorses the Record and supporting literature.
Greig Health Record: Preventive Care Visits: Ages 10, 11, 12, 13
Dr. Anita Greig
An evidence-based health promotion guide for clinicians caring for children, this tool offers a template for periodic health visits that is easy to use and adapt for electronic medical records. The College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Canadian Pediatric Society endorse the Record and supporting literature.
Greig Health Record: Preventive Care Visits: Ages 14, 15, 16, 17
An evidence-based health promotion guide for clinicians caring for adolescents, this tool offers a template for periodic health visits that is easy to use and adapt for electronic medical records. The College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Canadian Pediatric Society endorse the Record and supporting literature.