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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Prevention and Management of CVD Risk in Primary Care: Summary of the Clinical Practice Guideline
Toward Optimized Practice
By removing lipid targets and associated monitoring of lipid levels, as well as other streamlining measures, the management of lipids and cardiovascular disease risk has been significantly simplified. Additionally, by targeting risk, clinicians can identify patients most likely to benefit while actively involving these patients in their care.
Prostate Cancer Screening Recommendations 2014
Canadian Task Force for Preventive Health Care
Benefits and Harms of PSA Screening
Radiology - Five Things Physcians and Patients Should Question
Choosing Wisely Canada | Canadian Association of Radiologists
Simplified Guideline for Prescribing Medical Cannabinoids
CFP | Dr. G. Michael Allan et al
Viral Prescription Pad
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.
Youth Mental Health: Anxiety and Depression Tool
Centre for Effective Practice
Approximately 20 per cent of Ontario youth have a mental health disorder causing significant distress and impairing their functioning at home, at school, with peers or in the community. The most common are anxiety, and behavioural and depressive disorders. The Youth Mental Health: Anxiety and Depression Tool is designed to help family physicians and primary care nurse practitioners detect and manage anxiety and depression among youth patients aged 12–24.