Clinical Question #162: Are 1-2 doses of dexamethasone as effective as the standard five day prednisone regimen for treatment of pediatric asthma exacerbations?
In her new blog OCFP President Dr. Sarah-Lynn Newbery examines the role family doctors have in shaping a society where patients can live their best lives.
Practising Wisely is a new OCFP workshop that focuses on "too much medicine." This soon-to-be-launched program builds on the OCFP's popular program
Don't Just Do Something, Stand There! and the thinking behind Choosing Wisely Canada. To find out more, check out this Q&A with Course Director Dr. Jennifer Young.
The College of Family Physicians of Canada is launching its new Mainpro+ platform on June 27, 2016. The new online reporting platform will make it easier to access your credit summary, completed activities, in-progress activities, and official transcripts.
Important note: Please report all of your outstanding credits by June 19. The Mainpro credit reporting website will not be available from June 20 to 26 and will resume service as Mainpro+ on June 27.
Watch the Mainpro+ Spring 2016 video or read more.
On the Bulletin Board
Find out about calls for participation on committees and focus groups, upcoming conferences and new reports and other resources on the OCFP's online bulletin board.
Currently on the board:
Updates from Public Health Ontario
Two OHA Conferences - Partners in End of Life Care and A Primer on Ontario's Health Care System
OACCAC Achieving Excellence Together 2016 Conference
