| Resource Name | Description | Source | Categories | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Does Pass/Fail on Medical Licensing Exams Predict Future Physician Performance in Practice? A Longitudinal Cohort Study of Alberta Physicians
Source Journal of Medical Regulation (JMR) |
None | Journal of Medical Regulation (JMR) | CPSA REVU, Research | Click to view link |
|
Physician Checklist: Closing or Leaving a Medical Practice
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
|
Relocating a Medical Practice
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Advice to the Profession, Physicians | Click to view files |
|
Closing or Leaving a Medical Practice
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Advice to the Profession, Physicians | Click to view files |
| Maintaining Appropriate Boundaries | None | None | Boundary Violations Personal, Boundary Violations Sexual, Physicians | Click to view link |
| Health Link FAQs for Clinical Groups | None | None | Continuity of Care, Physicians | Click to view files |
|
After Hours Support for Continuity of Care
Source Alberta Medical Association (AMA) |
None | Alberta Medical Association (AMA) | Continuity of Care, Physicians | Click to view link |
| Insured Physician Services Versus Uninsured Physician Services | None | None | Billing, Physicians, Uninsured Services | Click to view link |
|
AMA Uninsured Services Guidelines to Billing (member login required)
Source Alberta Medical Association (AMA) |
None | Alberta Medical Association (AMA) | Billing, Physicians, Uninsured Services | Click to view link |
|
Implementation Tool: Cannabis for Medical Purposes
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Cannabis for Medical Purposes, Physicians | Click to view files |
| Good Practices Guide: Informed Consent | None | None | Boundary Violations Personal, Boundary Violations Sexual, Physicians | Click to view link |
|
COVID-19 mitigation strategies for sleep clinics and labs
Source American Academy of Sleep Medicine |
None | American Academy of Sleep Medicine | COVID-19, Facilities & Clinics, Sleep Medicine Diagnostics | Click to view files |
|
Physician Practice Improvement Program Information
Description PDF document Source Federation of Medical Licensing Boards (FMRAC) |
PDF document |
Federation of Medical Licensing Boards (FMRAC) | Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view files |
|
Group Practice Review program
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view files |
|
Standards of Practice
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Competence, Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Advice to the Profession
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Competence, Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Physician Practice Improvement Program Information
Description PDF document Source Federation of Medical Licensing Boards (FMRAC) |
PDF document |
Federation of Medical Licensing Boards (FMRAC) | Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view files |
|
Group Practice Review program
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view files |
|
Standards of Practice
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Competence, Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Advice to the Profession
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Competence, Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Physician Practice Improvement Program Information
Description PDF document Source Federation of Medical Licensing Boards (FMRAC) |
PDF document |
Federation of Medical Licensing Boards (FMRAC) | Physicians | Click to view files |
|
Group practice review program
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view files |
|
Standards of Practice
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Competence, Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Advice to the Profession
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Competence, Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Physician Practice Improvement Program Information
Description PDF document Source Federation of Medical Licensing Boards (FMRAC) |
PDF document |
Federation of Medical Licensing Boards (FMRAC) | Physicians | Click to view files |
|
Group practice review program
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view files |
|
Standards of Practice
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Competence, Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Advice to the Profession
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Competence, Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Physician Practice Improvement Program Information
Description PDF document Source Federation of Medical Licensing Boards (FMRAC) |
PDF document |
Federation of Medical Licensing Boards (FMRAC) | Physicians | Click to view files |
|
Group practice review program
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view files |
|
Standards of Practice
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Competence, Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Advice to the Profession
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Physician Practice Improvement Program Information
Description PDF document Source Federation of Medical Licensing Boards (FMRAC) |
PDF document |
Federation of Medical Licensing Boards (FMRAC) | Physicians | Click to view files |
|
Group practice review program
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view files |
|
Standards of Practice
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Advice to the Profession
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Are You Up to Standard? Patient Record Retention
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Patient Records Management, Physicians | Click to view files |
|
Why is the public calling CPSA?
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | None | Click to view files |
|
Read the fine print. It’s no small matter with product labels
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Infection Prevention & Control (IPAC) | Click to view files |
|
New FAQs surrounding IPAC General Standards (standards in effect as of June 15, 2016)
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | None | Click to view files |
|
Immunization Regulation
Description More information on immunization regulation Source Government of Alberta |
More information on immunization regulation |
Government of Alberta | Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Prescribing Resources and Tools
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
|
OAT Letter of Support Template
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT), Opioids, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view files |
|
OAT Information Checklist
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT), Opioids, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view files |
|
Telemedicine
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Advice to the Profession, Physicians | Click to view files |
|
Duty to Report a Colleague/Self
Description If a physician knows a colleague has behaved in an unprofessional manner, they are required to notify the appropriate regulatory body. It is also the responsibility of every physician to notify CPSA of incidents or circumstances that may impact their ability to provide safe care. Source CPSA |
If a physician knows a colleague has behaved in an unprofessional manner, they are required to notify the appropriate regulatory body. It is also the responsibility of every physician to notify CPSA of incidents or circumstances that may impact their ability to provide safe care. |
CPSA | Advice to the Profession, Physicians | Click to view files |
|
Honoraria & Expense Policy
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Operations | Click to view files |
|
IPAC guidelines for community medical clinics during COVID-19
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | None | Click to view files |
|
COVID-19: Making Difficult Practice Decisions in a Pandemic
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Advice to the Profession, COVID-19, Physicians | Click to view files |
|
Webinar: The Alberta COVID 19 Relaunch Plan: What We Know Today (May 11, 2020)
Source Alberta Medical Association (AMA) |
None | Alberta Medical Association (AMA) | COVID-19, Physicians | Click to view video |
|
Survey of physician attitudes to using multisource feedback for competence assessment in Alberta
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Multi-source Feedback, Physicians, Research | Click to view files |
| Wise Prescribing & Deprescribing: Opioid Skills for the Frontline Clinician | None | None | Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Physicians, Prescribing, Prescribing Drugs Associated with Substance Use Disorders or Substance-Related Harm | Click to view link |
|
What the legislation on medical assistance in dying means for physicians in Canada
Source Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) |
None | Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) | Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Vendor Information Management Agreement template
Source Alberta Medical Association (AMA) |
None | Alberta Medical Association (AMA) | Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Human Health, Physicians | Click to view files |
|
Smart Phone Recordings by Patients
Source Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) |
None | Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) | Physicians | Click to view link |
| Second Opinion Review | None | None | Human Health, Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Sample Patient Termination Letter
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Physicians | Click to view files |
| Responding to Requests for Medical Assistance in Dying | None | None | Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Resources for Capacity Assessors, Alberta Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act
Source Government of Alberta |
None | Government of Alberta | Informed Consent, Physicians | Click to view link |
|
QURE Quality Referral Pocket Checklist
Source Alberta Health |
None | Alberta Health | Referral Consultation | Click to view link |
| Privacy Impact Assessment Requirements | None | None | Physicians | Click to view link |
| Privacy Impact Assessment Requirements | None | None | Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Principles-Based Recommendations for a Canadian Approach to Assisted Dying
Source Canadian Medical Association (CMA) |
None | Canadian Medical Association (CMA) | Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Physicians and nurse practitioners: Working collaboratively as independent health professionals
Source Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) |
None | Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) | Referral Consultation | Click to view link |
|
PCN Information Sharing Agreement template
Source Alberta Medical Association (AMA) |
None | Alberta Medical Association (AMA) | Physicians | Click to view link |
| Palliative Care Matters | None | None | Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Online Module on Medical Assistance in Dying
Source Canadian Medical Association (CMA) |
None | Canadian Medical Association (CMA) | Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Medical records articles
Source Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) |
None | Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) | Physicians | Click to view link |
| Medical Assistance in Dying Practice Resources | None | None | Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), Physicians | Click to view link |
| Medical Assistance in Dying Guidance and Related Documents | None | None | Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Medical Assistance in Dying
Source Alberta Health Services (AHS) |
None | Alberta Health Services (AHS) | Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Maintaining Appropriate Boundaries
Source Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) |
None | Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) | Boundary Violations, Physician-Patient Relationship, Physicians | Click to view link |
|
MAID Provider Form Electronic
Source Alberta Health Services (AHS) |
None | Alberta Health Services (AHS) | Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), Physicians | Click to view link |
|
MAID Combined Assessor Provider Form Electronic
Source Alberta Health Services (AHS) |
None | Alberta Health Services (AHS) | Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), Physicians | Click to view link |
| Lost or Stolen Patient Records | None | None | Physicians | Click to view files |
| Insured Physician Services Versus Uninsured Physician Services | None | None | Billing, Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Informed Consent
Source Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) |
None | Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) | Informed Consent, Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), Physicians | Click to view link |
| Health Link FAQs for Clinical Groups | None | None | Physicians | Click to view files |
|
Health Canada Regulation of Health Products Advertising
Source Health Canada |
None | Health Canada | Advertising, Physicians | Click to view link |
| Guide to Capacity Assessment under the Personal Directives Act, Alberta Office of the Public Guardian | None | None | Informed Consent, Physicians | Click to view files |
|
Guide to Capacity Assessment Under the Personal Directives Act
Source Government of Alberta |
None | Government of Alberta | Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Good Practices Guide: Informed Consent
Source Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) |
None | Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) | Boundary Violations, Informed Consent, Physician-Patient Relationship, Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Goals of Care
Source Alberta Health Services (AHS) |
None | Alberta Health Services (AHS) | Informed Consent, Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Generic Information Management Agreement template
Source Alberta Medical Association (AMA) |
None | Alberta Medical Association (AMA) | Physicians | Click to view link |
| Ethics Screening Tool | None | None | Human Health, Physicians | Click to view link |
| Ethics Guideline Tool | None | None | Human Health, Physicians | Click to view link |
| EMR Information Sharing Agreement (sample) | None | None | Physicians | Click to view link |
| Email Communication FAQs | None | None | Physicians | Click to view files |
| Email Communication - Know the Risks | None | None | Physicians | Click to view files |
|
Electronic Records Handbook
Source Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) |
None | Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) | Physicians | Click to view link |
|
eLearning modules
Source Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) |
None | Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) | Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Disclosure Agreement template
Source Alberta Medical Association (AMA) |
None | Alberta Medical Association (AMA) | Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Council Statement of Principles on Sexual Misconduct
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Boundary Violations, Physician-Patient Relationship, Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Consent: A guide for Canadian physicians
Source Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) |
None | Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) | Informed Consent, Physicians | Click to view link |
| Canadian Code of Advertising Standards | None | None | Advertising, Physicians | Click to view link |
|
AMA Uninsured Services Guidelines to Billing (member login required)
Source Alberta Medical Association (AMA) |
None | Alberta Medical Association (AMA) | Billing, Physicians | Click to view link |
| Alberta Clinical Research Consortium | None | None | Human Health, Physicians | Click to view link |
|
After Hours Support for Continuity of Care
Source Alberta Medical Association (AMA) |
None | Alberta Medical Association (AMA) | Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Abbreviations in Healthcare
Source Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) |
None | Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) | Physicians | Click to view link |
| Towards a program of assessment for health professionals: from training into practice | None | None | Physicians, Practice Improvement, Quality Improvement Articles | Click to view link |
| Evidence Based Medicine and Quality Improvement | None | None | Physicians, Practice Improvement, Quality Improvement Articles | Click to view files |
| Institutional and Professional Responsibilities In Quality Assurance | None | None | Competence, Physicians, Practice Improvement, Quality Improvement Articles | Click to view files |
| White Paper Accepting our responsibility | None | None | Physicians, Practice Improvement, Quality Improvement Articles | Click to view link |
| Quality Improvement Assessment Tool (QIPAT) ? 7 Assessment Tool | None | None | Physicians, Practice Improvement, Quality Improvement, Quality Improvement Tools | Click to view files |
| Beyond the Quick Fix Strategies for Improving Patient Safety | None | None | Article, Competence, Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view files |
| Audit & Reflection Self-Reflection Feedback Guide | None | None | Article, Competence, Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view files |
|
Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement Tools & Resources
Source Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement |
None | Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement | Competence, Physicians, Practice Improvement Cycle Information | Click to view link |
|
Canadian Patient Safety Institute Website
Source Canadian Patient Safety Institute |
None | Canadian Patient Safety Institute | Albertans, Competence, Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view link |
|
Alberta Health Services Professional Development
Source Alberta Health Services (AHS) |
None | Alberta Health Services (AHS) | Competence, Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Maslach Burnout Inventory
Source Mind Garden |
None | Mind Garden | Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view link |
|
Future of Medical Education in Canada Continuing Professional Development (FMEC-CPD)
Source Future of Medical Education in Canada Continuing Professional Development (FMEC-CPD) |
None | Future of Medical Education in Canada Continuing Professional Development (FMEC-CPD) | Competence, Physicians, Practice Improvement, Practice Improvement Cycle Information | Click to view link |
|
Physician Practice Improvement - FMRAC
Source Federation of Medical Licensing Boards (FMRAC) |
None | Federation of Medical Licensing Boards (FMRAC) | Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view link |
| MCC 360 - Medical Council of Canada | None | None | Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view link |
|
Sample GPR Report
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view files |
| Accelerating Change Transformation Team (Previously AIM) | None | None | Physicians, Practice Improvement, Quality Improvement | Click to view link |
| MOC Guide for Developing and Using Multi-Source Feedback | None | None | Competence, Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view files |
| MOC Clinic Audit Guidelines | None | None | Competence, Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view files |
| MOC Clinical Audit Tool | None | None | Competence, Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view files |
| MOC Tools & Resources | None | None | Competence, Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view link |
|
Vaccine Refrigerator Temperature Record - Sample
Source Alberta Health Services (AHS) |
None | Alberta Health Services (AHS) | Physicians | Click to view files |
|
Up-To-Date Website
Description Clinical decision support resource associated with improved outcomes Source Wolters Kluwer |
Clinical decision support resource associated with improved outcomes |
Wolters Kluwer | Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Therapeutic Choices
Source Canadian Pharmacists Association |
None | Canadian Pharmacists Association | Clinical Decision Making, Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view link |
|
The Most Responsible Physician (CMPA)
Source Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) |
None | Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) | Competence, Physicians, Referral Consultation, Responsibility of a Medical Practice, Standards of Practice, Supervision of Restricted Activities, Telemedicine | Click to view link |
|
Terminating Physician-Patient Relationship Letter sample
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Agreement, Group Practice Management, Physicians | Click to view files |
|
Team Norms sample
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Agreement, Group Practice Management, Physicians | Click to view files |
|
Team Agreement sample
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Agreement, Group Practice Management, Physicians | Click to view files |
| Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada CanMeds | None | None | Continuing Medical Education (CME), Patient Care, Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view link |
|
Qx MD
Description Clinical calculator and decision support tool for iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows 10, and web, freely available to the medical community Source Read by QxMD |
Clinical calculator and decision support tool for iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows 10, and web, freely available to the medical community |
Read by QxMD | Clinical Decision Making, Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view link |
|
PROBE: Ethics & Boundaries Program Canada
Source Centre For Personalized Education For Physicians |
None | Centre For Personalized Education For Physicians | Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view link |
|
Privacy Impact Assessment Seminar
Source Alberta Health |
None | Alberta Health | Competence, Physicians, Privacy | Click to view link |
|
Privacy Impact Assessment Requirements
Source Office of the Information Privacy Commissioner of Alberta (OIPC) |
None | Office of the Information Privacy Commissioner of Alberta (OIPC) | Information Sharing, Patient Records Management, Physicians, Practice Improvement, Privacy | Click to view link |
|
Privacy Agreements
Source Alberta Medical Association (AMA) |
None | Alberta Medical Association (AMA) | Information Manager Agreement, Practice Management, Privacy | Click to view link |
|
Primary Care Practice Courses
Source University Of Calgary |
None | University Of Calgary | Competence, Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view link |
|
Primary Care Networks
Source Primary Care Networks |
None | Primary Care Networks | Albertans, Competence, Patient Care, Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Policy & Procedure Manual sample
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Agreement, Group Practice Management, Physicians | Click to view files |
|
Physicians and nurse practitioners: Working collaboratively as independent health professionals (CMPA)
Source Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) |
None | Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view link |
|
Physician Learning Program (PLP)
Source Alberta Medical Association (AMA) |
None | Alberta Medical Association (AMA) | Partners, Patient Care, Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Physician Leadership Institute (PLI) Courses
Source Canadian Medical Association (CMA) |
None | Canadian Medical Association (CMA) | Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Physician and Family Support Program (PFSP)
Source Alberta Medical Association (AMA) |
None | Alberta Medical Association (AMA) | Competence, Mental Health, Partners, Patient Care, Physician Health Monitoring, Physician Support, Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Pharmaceutical Information Network (PIN)
Source Alberta Health |
None | Alberta Health | Competence, Patient Care, Patient Records Management, Patient Safety, Physicians, Practice Support, Prescribing | Click to view link |
|
Patient's Medical Home
Source Alberta Medical Association (AMA) |
None | Alberta Medical Association (AMA) | Competence, Patient Care, Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Office of the?Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) Reporting a privacy breach
Source Office of the Information Privacy Commissioner of Alberta (OIPC) |
None | Office of the Information Privacy Commissioner of Alberta (OIPC) | Physicians, Privacy | Click to view link |
|
Office of the?Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) Guidance on Electronic Health Record Systems
Source Office of the Information Privacy Commissioner of Alberta (OIPC) |
None | Office of the Information Privacy Commissioner of Alberta (OIPC) | Physicians, Privacy | Click to view link |
|
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) Website & Contact Information
Source Office of the Information Privacy Commissioner of Alberta (OIPC) |
None | Office of the Information Privacy Commissioner of Alberta (OIPC) | Physicians, Practice Improvement, Privacy | Click to view link |
|
Netcare Portal Training
Source Alberta Health |
None | Alberta Health | Information Sharing, Netcare, Patient Records Management, Physicians, Privacy | Click to view link |
|
Netcare Information Manager Agreement
Source Alberta Health |
None | Alberta Health | Information Sharing, Netcare, Patient Records Management, Physicians, Privacy | Click to view link |
|
Netcare Expedited PIA Summary
Source Alberta Health |
None | Alberta Health | Information Sharing, Netcare, Patient Records Management, Physicians, Practice Improvement, Privacy | Click to view link |
|
Netcare Expedited PIA Instructions for Alberta Netcare Portal
Source Alberta Health |
None | Alberta Health | Information Sharing, Netcare, Patient Records Management, Physicians, Practice Improvement, Privacy | Click to view link |
|
Netcare Website
Source Alberta Health |
None | Alberta Health | Competence, Information Sharing, Netcare, Patient Records Management, Physicians, Practice Improvement, Privacy | Click to view link |
|
Medical Record Keeping Workshop
Source University Of Toronto |
None | University Of Toronto | Competence, Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view link |
|
Medical Record Keeping Seminar
Source Centre For Personalized Education For Physicians |
None | Centre For Personalized Education For Physicians | Competence, Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Medical Record Keeping, Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view link |
| Medical Record Keeping for Physicians Course | None | None | Competence, Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Medical Record Keeping, Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view link |
|
Medical Record Keeping course
Source Centre For Personalized Education For Physicians |
None | Centre For Personalized Education For Physicians | Competence, Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Medical Record Keeping, Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view link |
|
Medical Office Chaperone
Description for staff working in physician offices Source MacEwan University |
for staff working in physician offices |
MacEwan University | Competence, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) | Click to view link |
| MCC 360-Saegis Feedback and Coaching Program | None | None | Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view link |
|
IPAC Medication and Vaccine Injection Safety
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Physicians | Click to view files |
|
Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Practice Improvement Tools
Source Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) |
None | Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) | Communication, Competence, Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view link |
|
Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Practice Improvement Resources
Source Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) |
None | Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) | Communication, Competence, Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view link |
|
Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Communication Skills Workshops
Source Institute For Healthcare Communication |
None | Institute For Healthcare Communication | Communication, Competence, Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view link |
|
Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Website
Source Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) |
None | Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) | Communication, Competence, Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Partners, Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view link |
|
In-Patient Experience and Satisfaction Response Card (AHS)
Source Alberta Health Services (AHS) |
None | Alberta Health Services (AHS) | Competence, Patient Care, Physicians | Click to view files |
|
Information Sharing Agreement
Source Alberta Medical Association (AMA) |
None | Alberta Medical Association (AMA) | Information Sharing, Patient Records Management, Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view link |
|
Improving Inter-Professional Communication: Working Effectively in Medical Teams
Source Centre For Personalized Education For Physicians |
None | Centre For Personalized Education For Physicians | Communication, Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view link |
|
Improving Inter-Professional Communication course
Source Centre For Personalized Education For Physicians |
None | Centre For Personalized Education For Physicians | Communication, Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view link |
|
Hypertension Canada CHEP Guidelines & Tools
Source Hypertension Canada |
None | Hypertension Canada | Competence, Patient Care, Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA)Clinic Panel Report
Source Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) |
None | Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) | Competence, Partners, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Physicians, Practice Improvement, Quality Improvement Tools | Click to view link |
|
Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) Personal Panel Report
Source Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) |
None | Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) | Competence, Partners, Patient Care, Physicians, Practice Improvement, Quality Improvement Tools | Click to view link |
|
Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) Patient Satisfaction Survey
Source Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) |
None | Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) | Competence, Partners, Patient Care, Physicians, Practice Improvement, Quality Improvement Tools | Click to view link |
|
Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) Medication Management Checklist
Source Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) |
None | Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) | Competence, Opioids, Partners, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Physicians, Practice Improvement, Prescribing, Quality Improvement Tools, TPP Alberta | Click to view link |
|
Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) Abbreviations
Source Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) |
None | Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) | Competence, Partners, Patient Care, Physicians, Practice Improvement, Quality Improvement Tools | Click to view link |
|
Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) Website
Source Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) |
None | Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) | Competence, Partners, Patient Care, Physicians, Practice Improvement, Quality Improvement Tools | Click to view link |
|
Health Information Act training
Source Alberta Health |
None | Alberta Health | Competence, Health Information Act, Information Sharing, Patient Records Management, Physicians, Practice Improvement, Standards of Practice | Click to view link |
|
Health Information Act Request to Access Health Information
Source Alberta Health |
None | Alberta Health | Competence, Information Sharing, Patient Records Management, Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view link |
|
Health Information Act
Source Government of Alberta |
None | Government of Alberta | Competence, Patient Care, Patient Records Management, Physicians, Privacy | Click to view link |
|
General Infection Prevention & Control Standards Assessment
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Competence, Physicians | Click to view files |
|
EMR Information Sharing Agreement sample
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Agreement, Competence, Information Sharing, Patient Records Management, Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Electronic Records Handbook(CMPA)
Source Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) |
None | Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) | Competence, Information Sharing, Patient Records Management, Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view link |
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Disclosure Agreement template(AMA)
Source Alberta Medical Association (AMA) |
None | Alberta Medical Association (AMA) | Agreement, Competence, Information Sharing, Patient Records Management, Physicians, Practice Improvement, Standards of Practice | Click to view link |
| Crucial Conversations | None | None | Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view link |
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CPSA Code of Conduct
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Physicians | Click to view link |
| Courses in communication, teamwork, practice management, disruptive behavior and prescribing | None | None | Competence, Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view link |
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Cost Sharing & Operating Agreement sample
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Agreement, Competence, Group Practice Management, Physicians | Click to view files |
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CMPA Limiting discussion to one medical issue per visit
Source Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) |
None | Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) | Competence, Physicians | Click to view link |
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CMA Code of Ethics
Source Canadian Medical Association (CMA) |
None | Canadian Medical Association (CMA) | Competence, Physicians | Click to view link |
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Clinician-Patient Communication to Enhance Health Outcomes
Source Institute For Healthcare Communication |
None | Institute For Healthcare Communication | Communication, Competence, Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view link |
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Clinician Assessment and Professional Enhancement (CAPE)
Source University Of Manitoba |
None | University Of Manitoba | Competence, Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view link |
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Choosing Wisely
Source Choosing Wisely |
None | Choosing Wisely | Competence, Patient Care, Physicians, Practice Improvement, Practice Support | Click to view link |
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Canadian registry for hip replacements
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information |
None | Canadian Institute for Health Information | Competence, Patient Care, Physicians | Click to view link |
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Canadian Primary Care Sentinel Surveillance Network Website
Source Canadian Primary Care Sentinel Surveillance Network |
None | Canadian Primary Care Sentinel Surveillance Network | Competence, Patient Care, Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view link |
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Canadian Family Physician ??? Practice-Based Small Group Learning Programs
Source College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) |
None | College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) | Patient Care, Physicians | Click to view link |
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Canadian Diabetes Association ??? Clinical Practice Guidelines
Source Canadian Diabetes Association / Diabetes Canada |
None | Canadian Diabetes Association / Diabetes Canada | Patient Care, Physicians | Click to view link |
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Bugs & Drugs
Source Bugs and Drugs |
None | Bugs and Drugs | Antibiotics, Competence, Patient Care, Patient Records Management, Patient Safety, Physicians, Practice Improvement, Practice Support, Prescribing, TPP Alberta | Click to view link |
|
Antibiograms
Source University of Alberta |
None | University of Alberta | Competence, Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view link |
|
AMA Information Management Agreement
Source Alberta Medical Association (AMA) |
None | Alberta Medical Association (AMA) | Agreement, Competence, Physicians | Click to view link |
|
AMA EMR Support
Source Alberta Medical Association (AMA) |
None | Alberta Medical Association (AMA) | Competence, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Physicians | Click to view link |
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AMA After Hours Support
for Continuity of Care
Source Alberta Medical Association (AMA) |
None | Alberta Medical Association (AMA) | Competence, Continuity of Care, Partners, Patient Care, Physicians, Practice Improvement, Standards of Practice | Click to view link |
|
Alberta Medical Association Website
Source Alberta Medical Association (AMA) |
None | Alberta Medical Association (AMA) | Competence, Partners, Patient Care, Physicians | Click to view link |
|
Alberta Health guidelines on mandatory privacy breach reporting
Source Alberta Health |
None | Alberta Health | Competence, Physicians, Practice Improvement, Privacy | Click to view link |
|
Alberta Health Completing a privacy impact assessment
Source Alberta Health |
None | Alberta Health | Competence, Physicians, Practice Improvement, Privacy | Click to view link |
|
After-Hours Coverage Agreement sample
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Agreement, Competence, Continuity of Care, Physicians | Click to view files |
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Enhanced Patient Communication seminar
Source Centre For Personalized Education For Physicians |
None | Centre For Personalized Education For Physicians | Communication, Competence, Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view link |
|
Safe Prescribing OUD
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Advice to Albertans, Albertans | Click to view files |
|
Telemedicine
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Advice to Albertans, Albertans | Click to view files |
|
Hotel Corporate Rates
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Operations | Click to view files |
|
Statement of Services Rendered Expenses
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Operations | Click to view files |
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Electronic Funds Transfer Direct Bank Deposit Authorization
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Operations | Click to view files |
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TD1 Personal Tax Credits Return
Source Government of Canada |
None | Government of Canada | Government tax forms, Operations | Click to view link |
|
AB1 Alberta Personal Tax Credits Return
Source Government of Canada |
None | Government of Canada | Government tax forms, Operations | Click to view link |
|
CPT30 Election to Stop Contributing to the Canada Pension Plan, or Revocation of a Prior Election
Source Government of Canada |
None | Government of Canada | Government tax forms, Operations | Click to view link |
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What is substance use disorder (SUD) and how can the AMA's PFSP help Alberta physicians?
Description This video will help to increase awareness of SUD and will be used to support the SUD conversation via PFSP’s education program, with the goal of educating and informing physicians, medical students and residents. Source Alberta Medical Association (AMA) |
This video will help to increase awareness of SUD and will be used to support the SUD conversation via PFSP’s education program, with the goal of educating and informing physicians, medical students and residents. |
Alberta Medical Association (AMA) | Physician Health Monitoring, Physicians, Substance Use Disorder | Click to view video |
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Strategic Framework to Reduce the Risks of Substance Use Disorder in Anesthesiologists
Description The purpose of this framework is to outline the initiatives that aim to reduce the prevalence, morbidity and mortality associated with substance misuse in anesthesia in Alberta. Source CPSA |
The purpose of this framework is to outline the initiatives that aim to reduce the prevalence, morbidity and mortality associated with substance misuse in anesthesia in Alberta. |
CPSA | Physician Health Monitoring, Physicians, Substance Use Disorder | Click to view files |
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Implementation Tool Cannabis for Medical Purposes Standard of Practice
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Cannabis for Medical Purposes, Physicians, Prescribing, Tools for your practice | Click to view files |
|
Accessing Cannabis for Medical Purposes
Source Health Canada |
None | Health Canada | Cannabis for Medical Purposes, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
| Practical Considerations in Medical Cannabis Administration and Dosing | None | None | Cannabis for Medical Purposes, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view files |
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Opioid Addiction Treatment Support Program
Source British Columbia Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU) |
None | British Columbia Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU) | OAT Courses, Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT), Opioid Prescribing, Opioids, Prescribing | Click to view link |
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Alberta Health's MDR Standards
Description Establishes minimum requirements for the use of single-use medical devices and the cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of reusable medical devices between client use. Source Alberta Health |
Establishes minimum requirements for the use of single-use medical devices and the cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of reusable medical devices between client use. |
Alberta Health | Facilities, Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) | Click to view link |
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Alberta Health Services' IPAC Resources
Source Alberta Health Services (AHS) |
None | Alberta Health Services (AHS) | Facilities | Click to view link |
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Alberta Health's Blood & Body Fluid Exposure Resources for Healthcare Professionals
Source Alberta Health |
None | Alberta Health | Facilities | Click to view link |
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Alberta Health's Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Community Clinics and Doctors' Offices
Description Addresses hazards and controls for workers providing services in community clinics or doctors' offices. May be useful for other workers providing client care in community settings, such as therapists. Source Alberta Health |
Addresses hazards and controls for workers providing services in community clinics or doctors' offices. May be useful for other workers providing client care in community settings, such as therapists. |
Alberta Health | Facilities | Click to view link |
| Safe Prescribing for Opioids | None | None | None | Click to view files |
|
Personal & Sexual Boundary Violations
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Advice to Albertans, Albertans | Click to view files |
|
COVID-19: Medical Care
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Advice to Albertans, Albertans, COVID-19 | Click to view files |
| COVID-19: Virtual Care | None | None | Advice to the Profession, Physicians | Click to view files |
| COVID-19: Reopening Practice | None | None | Advice to the Profession, Physicians | Click to view files |
| COVID-19: Difficult Practice Decisions | None | None | Advice to the Profession, Physicians | Click to view files |
| COVID-19: Defining "Urgent" | None | None | Advice to the Profession, Physicians | Click to view files |
| Transition to Electronic Medical Records | None | None | Physicians | Click to view files |
| Smart Phone Recordings by Patients (CMPA) | None | None | Physicians | Click to view files |
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Privacy Impact Assessment Requirements Guide
Source Office of the Information Privacy Commissioner of Alberta (OIPC) |
None | Office of the Information Privacy Commissioner of Alberta (OIPC) | Physicians, Privacy | Click to view link |
|
Physicians as Custodians of Patient Records
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Advice to the Profession, Physicians | Click to view files |
| Lost or Stolen Patient Records | None | None | Physicians | Click to view files |
| Email communication FAQs (OIPC) | None | None | Physicians | Click to view files |
| Communicating with patients via email & Know the Risks (OIPC) | None | None | Physicians | Click to view files |
| Electronic Communications & Security of Mobile Devices | None | None | Physicians | Click to view files |
| 8 Tips for Managing Emails (OIPC) | None | None | Physicians | Click to view files |
|
Social Media
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Advice to the Profession, Physicians | Click to view files |
|
Safe Prescribing for Opioid Use Disorder
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Advice to the Profession, Physicians | Click to view files |
|
Responsibility for a Medical Practice
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Advice to the Profession, Physicians | Click to view files |
| Referral Consultation | None | None | Advice to the Profession, Physicians | Click to view files |
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Professional Courtesy
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Advice to the Profession, Physicians | Click to view files |
| Prescribing: Drugs Associated with Substance Use Disorder or Substance-Related Harm | None | None | Advice to the Profession, Physicians | Click to view files |
| Prescribing: Administration | None | None | Advice to the Profession, Physicians | Click to view files |
| Medical Practice Observation Experience | None | None | Advice to the Profession, Physicians | Click to view files |
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Medical Assistance in Dying
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Advice to the Profession, Physicians | Click to view files |
| Medical Examinations by Non-Treating Physicians (NTMEs) | None | None | Advice to the Profession, Physicians | Click to view files |
| Legislated Reporting & Release of Medical Information | None | None | Advice to the Profession, Physicians | Click to view files |
| Job Action | None | None | Advice to the Profession, Physicians | Click to view files |
| Insured Persons | None | None | Advice to the Profession, Physicians | Click to view files |
| Informed Consent for Minors | None | None | Advice to the Profession, Physicians | Click to view files |
| Informed Consent for Adults | None | None | Advice to the Profession, Physicians | Click to view files |
|
Goals of Care (AHS)
Source Alberta Health Services (AHS) |
None | Alberta Health Services (AHS) | Advice to the Profession, Physicians | Click to view link |
| Episodic Care | None | None | Advice to the Profession, Physicians | Click to view files |
|
Continuity of Care
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Advice to the Profession, Physicians | Click to view files |
|
Charging for Uninsured Professional Services
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Advice to the Profession, Physicians | Click to view files |
| Cannabis for Medical Purposes | None | None | Advice to the Profession, Physicians | Click to view files |
|
Boundary Violations: Sexual
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Advice to the Profession, Physicians | Click to view files |
|
Boundary Violations: Personal
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Advice to the Profession, Physicians | Click to view files |
| Advertising | None | None | Advice to the Profession, Physicians | Click to view files |
| Pre-Facilitation Self-Reflection | None | None | Group Practice Review (GPR), Physicians | Click to view files |
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Alberta Opioid Dependence Treatment (ODT) Virtual Training Program (Module 5)
Source Alberta Health Services (AHS) |
None | Alberta Health Services (AHS) | OAT Courses, Opioid Agonist Treatment Prescribing, Opioids, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
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Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Buprenorphine-Assisted Opioid Dependence Treatment course
Source Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) |
None | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) | OAT Courses, Opioids, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
| CFPC Webinar: Office-based Induction of Buprenorphine/naloxone using PEER Guideline (25 mins) | None | None | OAT Courses, Opioids, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view video |
| CFPC Webinar: PEER Simplified Guideline: Managing OUD in Primary Care (60 mins) | None | None | OAT Courses, Opioids, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view video |
| Changing How We Talk About Substance Use | None | None | Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT), Opioids, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view files |
| Prescribing Suboxone in the Outpatient Setting | None | None | Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT), Opioids, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view files |
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BC Opioid Use Disorder Guidelines
Source British Columbia Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU) |
None | British Columbia Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU) | Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT), Opioid Agonist Treatment Prescribing, Opioids, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
|
Opioid Dependency Phone Consultation (AHS)
Source Alberta Health Services (AHS) |
None | Alberta Health Services (AHS) | Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT), Opioids, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
| OAT Treatment Agreement | None | None | Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT), Opioids, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view files |
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Public Health Ontario's Infection Prevention and Control for Clinical Office Practice
Source Public Health Ontario |
None | Public Health Ontario | Facilities | Click to view link |
| Canadian Standards Association Medical Device Reprocessing standard for purchase | None | None | Facilities, Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) | Click to view link |
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Public Health Ontario's Best Practices for Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization in all Healthcare Settings
Source Public Health Ontario |
None | Public Health Ontario | Facilities, Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) | Click to view link |
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Health Canada & Safety Code 35
Source Health Canada |
None | Health Canada | Accreditation, Facilities, X-ray | Click to view link |
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Medical Council of Canada & MCC 360 Program Information
Description A national multi-source feedback program to evaluate physician workplace performance in their roles as communicator, collaborator and professional. Source Medical Council of Canada (MCC) |
A national multi-source feedback program to evaluate physician workplace performance in their roles as communicator, collaborator and professional. |
Medical Council of Canada (MCC) | Multi-source Feedback+ (MSF+), Physicians | Click to view link |
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When Antibiotics Fail & One Pager (The Council of Canadian Academies)
Description When Antibiotics Fail is an independent, evidence-based assessment of the potential socio-economicimpact of AMR in Canada. |
When Antibiotics Fail is an independent, evidence-based assessment of the potential socio-economicimpact of AMR in Canada. |
None | Antimicrobial Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
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When Antibiotics Fail & Complete Report (The Council of Canadian Academies)
Description When Antibiotics Fail examines the current impacts of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) on our healthcare system, projects the future impact on Canada's GDP, and looks at how widespread resistance will influence the day-to-day lives of Canadians. The report examines these issues through a One Health lens, recognizing the interconnected nature of AMR, from healthcare settings to the environment to the agriculture sector. It is the most comprehensive report to date on the economic impact of AMR in Canada. |
When Antibiotics Fail examines the current impacts of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) on our healthcare system, projects the future impact on Canada's GDP, and looks at how widespread resistance will influence the day-to-day lives of Canadians. The report examines these issues through a One Health lens, recognizing the interconnected nature of AMR, from healthcare settings to the environment to the agriculture sector. It is the most comprehensive report to date on the economic impact of AMR in Canada. |
None | Antimicrobial Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
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Things Physicians and Patients Should Question (Choosing Wisely Canada)
Source Choosing Wisely Canada |
None | Choosing Wisely Canada | Antimicrobial Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
| Common Community Infections: Key Clinical Pearls (CPhA) | None | None | Antimicrobial Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view files |
| Chief Public Health Officer of Canada's 2019 Spotlight Report: Preserving Antibiotics Now and Into the Future | None | None | Antimicrobial Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view files |
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Bugs & Drugs™ (Do Bugs Need Drugs?TM)
Description Bugs & Drugs is the recommended reference for treatment of infectious diseases and appropriate antimicrobial use. It is peer-reviewed, evidence-based, and frequently updated. |
Bugs & Drugs is the recommended reference for treatment of infectious diseases and appropriate antimicrobial use. It is peer-reviewed, evidence-based, and frequently updated. |
None | Antimicrobial Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
| Antimicrobial Stewardship (CPhA) | None | None | Antimicrobial Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view files |
| Antibiotic Awareness Week Canada | None | None | Antimicrobial Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
| Infectious Diseases Guidelines (TOP) | None | None | Antimicrobial Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
| Brain Story Certification Course | None | None | Opioid Agonist Treatment Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
| Buprenorphine-Naloxone Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder (CAMH) | None | None | Opioid Agonist Treatment Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
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Managing Opioid Use Disorder in primary care (ACFP)
Description The Patients Experience Evidence Research (PEER) Simplified Guideline: Managing Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) in Primary Care provides practical recommendations for treatment of OUD for primary care practitioners. All recommendations are intended to assist with, not dictate decision making in conjunction with patients. The guideline is developed with contributions from primary care professionals with little or no conflict for interest and focused on the highest level of evidence available. |
The Patients Experience Evidence Research (PEER) Simplified Guideline: Managing Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) in Primary Care provides practical recommendations for treatment of OUD for primary care practitioners. All recommendations are intended to assist with, not dictate decision making in conjunction with patients. The guideline is developed with contributions from primary care professionals with little or no conflict for interest and focused on the highest level of evidence available. |
None | Opioid Agonist Treatment Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
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Guide for prescribing buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone) in the outpatient setting (BCMJ)
Description GUIDELINE (Fr) |
GUIDELINE (Fr) |
None | Opioid Agonist Treatment Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
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Management of Substance Use in Acute Care Settings in Alberta: Guidance Document
Description GUIDELINE (Eng) |
GUIDELINE (Eng) |
None | Opioid Agonist Treatment Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
| Consult with an expert on treating patients with opioid dependency | None | None | Opioid Agonist Treatment Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
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CRISM National Guidelines for the Clinical Management of Opioid Use Disorder
Description CRISM developed the first Canadian guideline for managing opioid use disorders. The guideline lays out the optimal strategies for the treatment of opioid addiction and recommends opioid agonist treatment with buprenorphine-naloxone as the preferred first-line treatment. |
CRISM developed the first Canadian guideline for managing opioid use disorders. The guideline lays out the optimal strategies for the treatment of opioid addiction and recommends opioid agonist treatment with buprenorphine-naloxone as the preferred first-line treatment. |
None | Opioid Agonist Treatment Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
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Management of Opioid Use Disorders: A National Clinical Practice Guideline (CMAJ 2018)
Source Canadian Research Initiative in Substance Misuse |
None | Canadian Research Initiative in Substance Misuse | Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT), Opioid Agonist Treatment Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
| Benzodiazepine Tapering (Appendix B-6, CNCP Guidelines Canada) | None | None | Benzodiazepine Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
| Benzodiazepine Treatment Agreement & download template | None | None | Benzodiazepine Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view files |
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Choosing Wisely Canada implementation toolkit™ Less Sedatives for Your Older Relatives
Source Choosing Wisely Canada |
None | Choosing Wisely Canada | Benzodiazepine Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
| Clinical Toolkit: Benzodiazepines & Use and Taper | None | None | Benzodiazepine Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view files |
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Prescribing Drugs of Dependence in General Practice: Benzodiazepines (RACGP)
Description This guide represents a synthesis of the best available evidence for benzodiazepine use in the primary care setting. |
This guide represents a synthesis of the best available evidence for benzodiazepine use in the primary care setting. |
None | Benzodiazepine Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
|
De-prescribing benzodiazepine receptor agonists & Evidence-based clinical practice guideline
Description Don't know why this is turning green??? |
Don't know why this is turning green??? |
None | Benzodiazepine Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
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Physician Learning Program
Source University of Alberta |
None | University of Alberta | Opioid Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
|
Graduate Certificate in Chronic Pain Management (McGill)
Source McGill University |
None | McGill University | Opioid Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
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Concurrent Disorders Learning series
Source Alberta Health Services (AHS) |
None | Alberta Health Services (AHS) | Benzodiazepine Prescribing, Opioid Agonist Treatment Prescribing, Opioid Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
|
Certificate in Pain Management (UAlberta)
Source University of Alberta |
None | University of Alberta | Opioid Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
|
Clinical, research & continuing education (CAMH)
Source Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) |
None | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) | Benzodiazepine Prescribing, Opioid Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
| Introduction to Safe Prescribing: Opioids, Benzodiazepines, and Stimulants (MDcme.ca) | None | None | Benzodiazepine Prescribing, Opioid Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
| Safer Opioid Prescribing Webinar Series (UofT) | None | None | Opioid Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
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Essential Strategies for Chronic Pain Management (UofC)
Source University Of Calgary |
None | University Of Calgary | Opioid Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
| Wise Prescribing and De-prescribing: Opioid Skills for the Frontline Clinician | None | None | Opioid Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
| Collaborative Mentorship Network, Medical Mentoring for Chronic Pain and Addiction (ACFP) | None | None | Opioid Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
| Opioid tapering for chronic pain patients for family physicians (AHS) | None | None | Opioid Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
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Opioid Tapering Template (CEP)
Description This tool is to support primary care providers in discussing the value of opioid tapering with all adult patients currently prescribed an opioid and to support their patients in reducing opioid dosages in a safe and effective way. |
This tool is to support primary care providers in discussing the value of opioid tapering with all adult patients currently prescribed an opioid and to support their patients in reducing opioid dosages in a safe and effective way. |
None | Opioid Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
| Treatment Agreement Template & click here to download template | None | None | Opioid Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view files |
| Opioid Safety for Patients with Chronic Pain | None | None | Opioid Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view files |
| Opioid Safety for Patients with Acute Pain | None | None | Opioid Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view files |
| Opioid Risk Tool | None | None | Opioid Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
| Opioid Manager & Switching Opioids | None | None | Opioid Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
| Opioid Manager (National Pain Centre) | None | None | Opioid Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
| Chart of Evidence-Based Screening Tools and Assessment for Adults and Adolescents (NIH) | None | None | Opioid Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
| Brief Pain Inventory | None | None | Opioid Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
| Opioid Evidence Bundle (CADTH) | None | None | Opioid Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
| Non-opioid Treatments for Chronic Pain (CDC) | None | None | Opioid Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
| Clinical Toolkit: Meperidine (Demerol™): A Relic Misfit for Chronic Pain | None | None | Opioid Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view files |
| Clinical Toolkit: Urine Drug Screening | None | None | Opioid Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view files |
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Summary of Recommendations (CDC)
Description Balancing pain management with the potential risks posed by prescription opioids is complex and challenging. CDC developed clinical tools and resources to give healthcare providers information and guidance to provide the best care for patients. |
Balancing pain management with the potential risks posed by prescription opioids is complex and challenging. CDC developed clinical tools and resources to give healthcare providers information and guidance to provide the best care for patients. |
None | Opioid Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
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Checklist for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain (CDC)
Description For primary care providers treating adults (18+) with chronic pain ?3 months, excluding cancer, palliative, and end-of-life care |
For primary care providers treating adults (18+) with chronic pain ?3 months, excluding cancer, palliative, and end-of-life care |
None | Opioid Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
| 2017 Canadian Opioid Prescribing Guideline poster | None | None | Opioid Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
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SHEA Guidelines on blood-borne viruses
Description This guideline provides the updated recommendations of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) regarding the management of healthcare providers who are infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and/or the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). |
This guideline provides the updated recommendations of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) regarding the management of healthcare providers who are infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and/or the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). |
None | None | Click to view link |
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Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Website
Source Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) |
None | Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) | Physicians | Click to view link |
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Alberta Health Services' Surgical Aseptic Technique and Sterile Field
Description The surgical aseptic technique and sterile field guideline provides information, support and evidence-based practices to health care professionals performing invasive surgical procedures outside of operating rooms or in community-based health care settings, such as dental clinics, podiatry clinics and medical clinics. Infection prevention and control is a continually evolving discipline which is based on research and evidence-based practice. Source Alberta Health Services (AHS) |
The surgical aseptic technique and sterile field guideline provides information, support and evidence-based practices to health care professionals performing invasive surgical procedures outside of operating rooms or in community-based health care settings, such as dental clinics, podiatry clinics and medical clinics. Infection prevention and control is a continually evolving discipline which is based on research and evidence-based practice. |
Alberta Health Services (AHS) | Facilities | Click to view link |
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Alberta Health's A Physician's Guide to Occupational Health and Safety Responsibilities
Description Information for physicians and their staff about creating a healthy and safe workplace for themselves, their co-workers and their employees, while complying with Alberta OHS legislation. Source Alberta Health |
Information for physicians and their staff about creating a healthy and safe workplace for themselves, their co-workers and their employees, while complying with Alberta OHS legislation. |
Alberta Health | Facilities | Click to view link |
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Alberta Health's Infection Prevention and Control
Source Alberta Health |
None | Alberta Health | Facilities | Click to view link |
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Public Health Ontario's Infection Prevention and Control for Clinical Office Practice
Source Public Health Ontario |
None | Public Health Ontario | Facilities | Click to view link |
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Information for Health Care Professionals: Cannabis and the cannabinoids
Source Health Canada |
None | Health Canada | Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
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Cannabis for Medical Purposes (Health Canada)
Source Health Canada |
None | Health Canada | Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
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Implications of Cannabis Legalization on Youth and Young Adults
Source Canadian Family Physician |
None | Canadian Family Physician | Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
| Simplified Guideline for Prescribing Medical Cannabinoids in Primary Care | None | None | Cannabis for Medical Purposes, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
| Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis & Maternal Cannabis Use During Pregnancy | None | None | Cannabis for Medical Purposes, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
| Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis & Cannabis Use and Driving | None | None | Cannabis for Medical Purposes, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
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Cannabis - Canadian Drug Summary
Source Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) |
None | Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) | Cannabis for Medical Purposes, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
| Use of Medical Cannabis with Other Medications: A Review of Safety and Guidelines | None | None | Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
| abis | None | None | Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view files |
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Western Canada Diagnostic Accreditation Alliance (WCDAA)
Description The WCDAA is a cross-provincial resource sharing initiative that standardizes accreditation across western provinces. The CPSA's Diagnostic accreditation program is committed to the WCDAA. |
The WCDAA is a cross-provincial resource sharing initiative that standardizes accreditation across western provinces. The CPSA's Diagnostic accreditation program is committed to the WCDAA. |
None | Accreditation, Diagnostic Lab Medicine, Facilities | Click to view files |
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Guidelines for point-of-care testing (POCT) in unaccredited settings
Description Healthcare professionals that use POCT in unaccredited settings like doctors' offices, home care, pharmacies or any other non-hospital setting should follow this guideline to perform safe POCT. |
Healthcare professionals that use POCT in unaccredited settings like doctors' offices, home care, pharmacies or any other non-hospital setting should follow this guideline to perform safe POCT. |
None | Accreditation, Diagnostic Lab Medicine, Facilities | Click to view files |
| Radiation Protection Act and Regulation | None | None | Accreditation, Facilities, X-ray | Click to view link |
| Changing How We Talk About Substance Use | None | None | Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT), Opioids, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view files |
| Slow-Release Oral Morphine for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment in Alberta | None | None | Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT), Opioids, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view files |
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Methadone for Pain in Palliative Care Online Course
Description a series of three education modules for physicians, nurses and pharmacists seeking to improve their knowledge in prescribing and managing patients prescribed methadone for pain in palliative care. |
a series of three education modules for physicians, nurses and pharmacists seeking to improve their knowledge in prescribing and managing patients prescribed methadone for pain in palliative care. |
None | Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT), Opioids, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
| Opioid Dependency Phone Consultation (AHS) | None | None | Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT), Opioids, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
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Get Naloxone (AHS)
Source Alberta Health Services (AHS) |
None | Alberta Health Services (AHS) | Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT), Opioids, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
| Medical Council of Canada & MCC 360 FAQs | None | None | Multi-source Feedback+ (MSF+), Physicians | Click to view link |
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R2C2 Facilitation
Description To be used in discussions with groups of physicians regarding individual, group and/or comparator data. Source CPSA |
To be used in discussions with groups of physicians regarding individual, group and/or comparator data. |
CPSA | Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view files |
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Sample HQCA Clinic Proxy Report
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Physicians, Practice Improvement | Click to view files |
| Sample GPR SOP report | None | None | Group Practice Review (GPR), Physicians | Click to view files |
| Pre-Facilitation Self-Reflection | None | None | Group Practice Review (GPR), Physicians | Click to view files |
| Background and History of GPR | None | None | Group Practice Review (GPR), Physicians | Click to view files |
| Regulation of Health Products Advertising | None | None | Advertising | Click to view link |
| Canadian Code of Advertising Standards | None | None | Advertising | Click to view link |
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Transfer of Care
Description Steps that physicians must take when they are transferring care of a patient to another practitioner. Source CPSA |
Steps that physicians must take when they are transferring care of a patient to another practitioner. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Terminating the Physician-Patient Relationship
Description Physicians still have certain responsibilities to their patients when discharging them from their care. Source CPSA |
Physicians still have certain responsibilities to their patients when discharging them from their care. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Telemedicine
Description Like most things, health care is going digital. Know the expectations of physicians providing care through electronic communication. Source CPSA |
Like most things, health care is going digital. Know the expectations of physicians providing care through electronic communication. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Supervision of Restricted Activities
Description Physicians can provide services outside their scope of practice only under certain circumstances. Source CPSA |
Physicians can provide services outside their scope of practice only under certain circumstances. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Duty to Report Self
Description It is the responsibility of every physician to notify CPSA of incidents or circumstances that may impact their ability to provide safe care. Source CPSA |
It is the responsibility of every physician to notify CPSA of incidents or circumstances that may impact their ability to provide safe care. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Sale of Products by Physicians
Description Under certain circumstances, a physician can sell products related to medical treatment. Source CPSA |
Under certain circumstances, a physician can sell products related to medical treatment. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Safe Prescribing for Opioid Use Disorder
Description When treating a patient struggling with addiction, certain criteria must be followed. Source CPSA |
When treating a patient struggling with addiction, certain criteria must be followed. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Responding to Third-Party Requests
Description When a patient or someone they've authorized to act on their behalf requests information, a physician must respond (generally within 30 days). |
When a patient or someone they've authorized to act on their behalf requests information, a physician must respond (generally within 30 days). |
None | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Responsibility for a Medical Practice
Description Entering medical practice brings responsibilities to both patients, physician colleagues and non-physician staff. Source CPSA |
Entering medical practice brings responsibilities to both patients, physician colleagues and non-physician staff. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Reprocessing Medical Equipment
Description Preventing infection by ensuring any medical equipment used in a non-hospital setting is properly cleaned and sterilized. Source CPSA |
Preventing infection by ensuring any medical equipment used in a non-hospital setting is properly cleaned and sterilized. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Relocating a Medical Practice
Description When moving practice to a new location, a physician must notify their patients and ensure their care is not impacted. Source CPSA |
When moving practice to a new location, a physician must notify their patients and ensure their care is not impacted. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Relationships with Industry
Description When a physician develops a working relationship with a manufacturer of health care products, certain expectations must be fulfilled. Source CPSA |
When a physician develops a working relationship with a manufacturer of health care products, certain expectations must be fulfilled. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Referral Consultation
Description When a patient is referred to another physician, timely communication regarding appointments and follow-up is key so the patient receives proper care. Source CPSA |
When a patient is referred to another physician, timely communication regarding appointments and follow-up is key so the patient receives proper care. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Re-Entering Medical Practice or Changing Scope of Practice
Description If a physician wants to return to practice after an extended absence, or wants to change the type of medicine they practice, they must notify CPSA. Source CPSA |
If a physician wants to return to practice after an extended absence, or wants to change the type of medicine they practice, they must notify CPSA. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Prescribing: Drugs Associated with Substance Use Disorders or Substance-Related Harms
Description Physicians are encouraged to be cautious when prescribing medications that carry a higher risk of addiction or misuse. Source CPSA |
Physicians are encouraged to be cautious when prescribing medications that carry a higher risk of addiction or misuse. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Prescribing: Administration
Description Ensuring accuracy, security and safety when writing prescriptions. Source CPSA |
Ensuring accuracy, security and safety when writing prescriptions. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Patient Record Retention
Description Physicians are custodians of their patient records, which must be stored safely to protect confidentiality. When there is more than one custodian, an information-sharing agreement is required and physicians who can no longer act as custodians must designate a successor. Source CPSA |
Physicians are custodians of their patient records, which must be stored safely to protect confidentiality. When there is more than one custodian, an information-sharing agreement is required and physicians who can no longer act as custodians must designate a successor. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Patient Record Content
Description It is the responsibility of all physicians to maintain accurate, up-to-date records of all their patient interactions. Source CPSA |
It is the responsibility of all physicians to maintain accurate, up-to-date records of all their patient interactions. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Non-Treating Medical Examinations
Description Expectations for physicians when examining a patient for legal, financial or insurance reasons. Source CPSA |
Expectations for physicians when examining a patient for legal, financial or insurance reasons. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Medical Services Requiring Accreditation Outside of Hospitals
Description Certain health services can be provided outside of a hospital, if the facility and treating physician have proper approval. Source CPSA |
Certain health services can be provided outside of a hospital, if the facility and treating physician have proper approval. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Medical Assistance in Dying
Description There is provincial and federal legislation that must be followed when providing medical assistance in dying. Source CPSA |
There is provincial and federal legislation that must be followed when providing medical assistance in dying. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Job Action
Description A physician cannot withdraw their services if it will put patient care at risk. Source CPSA |
A physician cannot withdraw their services if it will put patient care at risk. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Informed Consent
Description A physician must obtain consent and ensure the patient is fully informed and understands any medical examination, procedure or treatment before it takes place. Source CPSA |
A physician must obtain consent and ensure the patient is fully informed and understands any medical examination, procedure or treatment before it takes place. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Human Health Research
Description Expectations of physicians participating in any research that involves patients. Source CPSA |
Expectations of physicians participating in any research that involves patients. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Establishing the Physician-Patient Relationship
Description Clarifying when it can be reasonably assumed a physician will provide care for a patient beyond a single appointment, and when a physician cannot refuse to establish a physician-patient relationship. Source CPSA |
Clarifying when it can be reasonably assumed a physician will provide care for a patient beyond a single appointment, and when a physician cannot refuse to establish a physician-patient relationship. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Episodic Care
Description Outlines the responsibilities physicians have to ensure patients are taken care of after a single encounter (like in an emergency room). Source CPSA |
Outlines the responsibilities physicians have to ensure patients are taken care of after a single encounter (like in an emergency room). |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Duty to Report a Colleague
Description If a physician knows a colleague has behaved in an unprofessional manner, they are required to notify the appropriate regulatory body. This standard also includes reporting guidelines for when a physician provides treatment to another physician or other regulated health professional. Source CPSA |
If a physician knows a colleague has behaved in an unprofessional manner, they are required to notify the appropriate regulatory body. This standard also includes reporting guidelines for when a physician provides treatment to another physician or other regulated health professional. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Dispensing of Schedule 1 and 2 Drugs by a Physician for a Fee
Description Clarifying the circumstances under which a physician can dispense certain drugs for a fee. Source CPSA |
Clarifying the circumstances under which a physician can dispense certain drugs for a fee. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Disclosure of Harm
Description If a patient suffers ill-effects as a result of a treatment, they have a right to know and their physician has a duty to inform them. Source CPSA |
If a patient suffers ill-effects as a result of a treatment, they have a right to know and their physician has a duty to inform them. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Continuity of Care
Description Ensuring patients receive the care they need, when they need it, particularly after-hours. Source CPSA |
Ensuring patients receive the care they need, when they need it, particularly after-hours. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Conscientious Objection
Description Balancing a physician's right to follow their conscience and a patient's right to accessible health care. Source CPSA |
Balancing a physician's right to follow their conscience and a patient's right to accessible health care. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Conflict of Interest
Description Confirming and clarifying a physician's duty to act in the best interest of their patient first. Source CPSA |
Confirming and clarifying a physician's duty to act in the best interest of their patient first. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Practising Outside of Established Conventional Medicine
Description For physicians who provide healthcare practices and products not currently considered mainstream medicine. Source CPSA |
For physicians who provide healthcare practices and products not currently considered mainstream medicine. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Code of Ethics & Professionalism
Description Gives ethical guidance, so physicians can provide the highest standard of care, while fostering patient and public trust in physicians and the profession. Source CPSA |
Gives ethical guidance, so physicians can provide the highest standard of care, while fostering patient and public trust in physicians and the profession. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Closing or Leaving a Medical Practice
Description When a physician retires or voluntarily leaves their practice, certain steps are required to ensure consistent patient care. Source CPSA |
When a physician retires or voluntarily leaves their practice, certain steps are required to ensure consistent patient care. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Charging for Uninsured Professional Services
Description What is required when patients are charged for services not covered by insurance or public funding (e.g. elective medical procedures, form completion, no-show fees, etc.). Source CPSA |
What is required when patients are charged for services not covered by insurance or public funding (e.g. elective medical procedures, form completion, no-show fees, etc.). |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Cannabis for Medical Purposes
Description For physicians who choose to treat patients with cannabis. Source CPSA |
For physicians who choose to treat patients with cannabis. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Boundary Violations: Sexual
Description Addressing the seriousness of sexual abuse and misconduct against patients. Source CPSA |
Addressing the seriousness of sexual abuse and misconduct against patients. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Boundary Violations: Personal
Description Expected boundaries for physician-patient and physician-learner relationships. Source CPSA |
Expected boundaries for physician-patient and physician-learner relationships. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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Advertising
Description How and when a physician can promote the services they offer. Source CPSA |
How and when a physician can promote the services they offer. |
CPSA | Physicians, Standards of Practice | Click to view files |
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TDM Candidate Guidelines & Preparation Resources
Description Includes detailed information about the TDM exam, including exam length, fees, style of questions, tips and more. Source Medical Council of Canada (MCC) |
Includes detailed information about the TDM exam, including exam length, fees, style of questions, tips and more. |
Medical Council of Canada (MCC) | Registration Assessments, Therapeutics Decision Making Exam | Click to view link |
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TDM Exam Resources
Description We strongly recommend you download and review our TDM Exam Study Resources to help you prepare. Source Medical Council of Canada (MCC) |
We strongly recommend you download and review our TDM Exam Study Resources to help you prepare. |
Medical Council of Canada (MCC) | Registration Assessments, Therapeutics Decision Making Exam | Click to view link |
| Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse | None | None | Opioid, Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT), Opioids, Prescribing, Substance Use Disorder | Click to view link |
| Pick up a Naloxone Kit Free of Charge | None | None | Opioids, Prescribing, Substance Use Disorder | Click to view link |
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Opioids, Benzo and Z-drugs: Alberta Physicians' Attitudes and Opinions upon Receipt of their Personalized Prescribing Profile
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Opioids, Prescribing, Z-Drugs | Click to view link |
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Experiential knowledge of risk and support factors for physicians performance in Canada: a qualitative study
Source CPSA |
None | CPSA | Physicians | Click to view link |
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The Science of Cannabis
Source McMaster University |
None | McMaster University | Cannabis for Medical Purposes, Continuous Professional Development, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
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Information for Health Care Professionals: Cannabis and the cannabinoids
Source Health Canada |
None | Health Canada | Cannabis for Medical Purposes, Prescribing | Click to view link |
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Cannabis for Medical Purposes
Source Health Canada |
None | Health Canada | Cannabis for Medical Purposes, Prescribing, Tools for your practice | Click to view link |
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ACMPR Daily Amount Fact Sheet (Dosage)
Source Health Canada |
None | Health Canada | Cannabis for Medical Purposes, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
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Implications of Cannabis Legalization on Youth and Young Adults
Source Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) |
None | Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) | Cannabis for Medical Purposes, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
| Systematic review of systematic reviews for medical cannabinoids | None | None | Cannabis for Medical Purposes, Physicians, Prescribing, Tools for your practice | Click to view link |
| Use of Medical Cannabis with Other Medications: A Review of Safety and Guidelines | None | None | Cannabis for Medical Purposes, Prescribing | Click to view link |
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Medical Cannabis Evidence Bundle
Source Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) |
None | Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) | Cannabis for Medical Purposes, Physicians, Prescribing | Click to view link |
| Practical Considerations in Medical Cannabis Administration and Dosing (EJIM) | None | None | Prescribing | Click to view link |
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HQCA Provincial Framework for Managing Disruptive Behaviour in the Healthcare Workplace
Source Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) |
None | Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) | Physicians | Click to view link |
| Cannabis for Medical Purposes | None | None | Standards of Practice | Click to view link |
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2017 Canadian Guidelines for Opioids for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain (McMaster)
Source McMaster |
None | McMaster | Administration, Opioid, Opioid Prescribing, Physicians, Prescribing, Standards of Practice | Click to view link |
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