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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Preventive Care Checklist Form - For average-risk, routine, male health assessments
The College of Family Physicians of Canada (endorsed)
Current recommendations to support family physicians in providing comprehensive, evidence-based care to patients during periodic health examinations. Developed by Dr. V. Dubey, Dr. R. Mathew, Dr. K. Igla
See explanations for the Checklist Form.
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
Rourke Baby Record: Evidence-Based Infant/Child Health Maintenance
Drs. Leslie Rourke, Denis Leduc, and James Rourke
A system for well-baby and well-child visits for infants and children from 1 week to 5 years of age, including forms (Guides I to V) for charting the well-baby visits and resources (pages 1 to 3) that summarize current information and provide links to supporting resources for healthcare professionals.
Screening for Colorectal Cancer - Clinician Recommendation Table
Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care
Recommendations that apply to asymptomatic adults aged 50 and older who are not at high risk for colorectal cancer.
Treatment of Adult Major Depressive Disorder
This tool is designed to support primary care providers in the treatment of adult patients (18 years of age or older) who have Major Depressive Disorder. The tool covers treatment options, which involves psychotherapy and/or pharmacotherapy, as well as complementary and alternative options.
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.