MAY 2020 | eNews
Inside this Edition:
  • Message from the Executive Director
  • PHC ORI Project in Review
  • Primary Health Care Opioid Response Initiative Year 2 Evaluation Report, Executive Summary, and Spotlights
  • PEER Simplified Decision Aid and Systematic Reviews - OA Treatment Options in Primary Care
  • Online Offerings and CPD
  • What's New at the ACFP and in Health Care
  • Mainpro+ Minute
“Thank you!” from the Secretariat
Dear Members,

It is with great pride that we send out this message of gratitude to all of you who worked on the Primary Health Care Opioid Response Initiative (PHC ORI). Over the last two years, through the combined efforts of our partner organizations and the teams and individuals that made things happen at the provincial, zonal, PCN and local levels, we achieved so much, and we built lasting friendships. We were an amazing team! . . .

Project in Review

Check out our dynamic presentation highlighting the contributions and achievements each partner made over the last two years.


PHC ORI Year 2 Summary Evaluation

The Primary Health Care Opioid Response Initiative resulted in numerous successes while also uncovering important challenges. The Year 2 Summary Evaluation Report presents Year 2 of the evaluation findings completed for the initiative activities, and their advancement towards the goals and objectives. 
PEER Simplified Decision Aid: Osteoarthritis Treatment Options in Primary Care

In case you missed it! The  Canadian Family Physician  published the  PEER Simplified Decision Aid: Osteoarthritis Treatment Options in Primary Care   and  the PEER Umbrella Systematic Review of Systematic Reviews: Managing Osteoarthritis in Primary care.
 
Read the  full article  or download the  decision aid .

Online Offerings and CPD
ACFP Webinars

Missed a COVID-19 related webinar? Stay up to date and watch available online CME from the following:
Poll Question
What resource, support, or information do you need? How can we help you and your practice?
I would like more online offerings (Virtual Keynotes, webinars, etc.)
I would like more supports around business continuity
I would like to see a "Value of the Family Physician" Advocacy Campaign
Don't see your preferred option, please send your suggestions to cpd@acfp.ca
What's New at the ACFP and in Health Care
  • Awards and Recognition Nominations EXTENDED to June 30, 2020 Accepting nominations for our Outstanding New Professional, Outstanding Family Practice, ACFP Champion, and Long-term Service Award.
  • REMINDER - Call for Nominations close May 21, 2020 Share your passion and get involved with an ACFP Committee today!
  • The AMA needs your support - visit their Patients First website to contact your MLA and tell the government to work towards a negotiated settlement.
World Family Doctor Day " Family doctors on the front line"
Tuesday, May 19 is World Family Doctor Day!

This year WONCA is focusing on Family doctors on the front line - "First in, last out."


Help us celebrate family doctors in Alberta, across Canada, and around the world! Share your experiences and use the hashtags #WFDD #FamilyDocsRock #LoveMyFamilyDoc
Mainpro+ Minute
We’ve heard from some that the CFPC isn’t requiring physicians to submit any credits for the current year – 2019-2020, and want to provide a point of clarification.
 
While the CFPC has waived the annual credit requirement for 2019-2020 (25 credits due by June 30, 2020), and has extended all 5-year cycles to 6-years, we still encourage members to continue to participate in educational activities (certified, non-certified, online, self-learning, etc.), and to log their credits in their Mainpro+ profile. Recognizing what is truly important at this time, we hope these extensions will allow you to focus on your patients and your personal health without the pressure of the June 30, 2020 CPD credit deadline.
 
Keep caring, stay heathy and keep learning! The College supports you.  ©
 
* Note: 40 certified Mainpro+ credits will automatically be carried over into your next 5-year cycle if you start surpassing the minimum certified 125/cycle requirement.
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