Read full eNews. Alberta’s Primary Care Alliance: Influencing Health Policy and System Improvements There are three ways to influence and have impact – Role, Relationships, and Expertise The Alberta College of Family Physicians is an active partner in Alberta’s Primary Care Alliance (PCA). We have two seats at this table occupied by Dr. Sonya Lee,…
Read MoreBest Advice Guide – Advanced and Meaningful Use of EMRs
The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) and Canada Health Infoway have partnered to offer family physicians practical guidance about the advanced and meaningful use of electronic medical record (EMR) capabilities in this new guide, since many family practice environments have adopted an EMR system and are increasingly incorporating digital health tools into practice….
Read MoreYou’ve been invited to join a scientific planning committee: Now what?
Your role in certified program development With the recent changes CFPC has made in establishing firm quality criteria for programs seeking Mainpro+ certification, the need for planning committees with superb skill and knowledge capacities is essential to a highly functional CPD system. If you’ve been invited to join a committee to plan a certified CPD…
Read MoreFrom Resident to Family Doctor: Time Management Tips to Help Keep You Sane
Are you a new family physician who struggles to stay on time in clinic? Are you a resident who worries about managing a full patient panel alone? Do you ever ask yourself: “How will I possibly pay off my student debt if I am limited to only seeing 10 patients a day!?” It can be incredibly…
Read MoreOctober – Message from the President
Read Full eNews This month, as we honor our award winners, I am reminded of the hard work and dedication of so many around the province in delivering care to our patients every day. Our awards recognize that family physicians, both experienced and newer in practice, have so much to contribute to enhancing primary care…
Read MoreTreating Chronic Pain…Who you gonna call?
As family physicians we really do see everything when it comes to our patients. From prenatal to palliative care, our patients trust that we will help them through all their medical complexities. In turn, we put pressure on ourselves and our teams to meet their expectations. A couple of months ago my colleague, the shared…
Read MoreThe Highs and Lows of Medical Cannabis
Tools and Supports for Primary Care In 2017, the ACFP with their collaboration with the PEER group, published three Tools for Practice articles. #199 Missing “High” Quality Evidence: Medical Cannabinoids for Pain? – Clinical Question: Are medical cannabinoids (MC) effective for the treatment of pain? Author(s): G. Michael Allan, Caitlin R. Finley, Robert Hauptman, Nathan…
Read MoreMessage From the President—Building Community
Read the full summer eNews. Dear Members, Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. Nelson Mandela As we all settle in to our regular ‘back to school’ schedules, I’m reminded why I became involved with our College. I was early in my career, and relatively new to Alberta….
Read MoreNow Certified! PEIP is over 75% sold out!
The PEIP Conference has sold out every year! Don’t miss your opportunity to join ACFP and the PEER team this October for the popular PEIP Conference in Edmonton. Register today and save before prices increase on September 29. Registrations are available online only and the deadline for registrations is October 12, 2018. Session Spotlight:…
Read MoreEnhancements to Engage Primary Care, ACFP’s Leader Registry
Alberta’s health care system is constantly evolving and primary care is being asked more and more to provide advice and input on these changes. To ensure the voice of family physicians is heard when these requests come in, we have created the Engage Primary Care portal–a way to link requesters to those physicians who want…
Read MoreCall for Volunteers!
Student Information Sessions at the University of Alberta Once a year the ACFP organizes a student-family physician meet and greet luncheon or dinner. The event provides a great opportunity for students to meet and speak with practising family physicians. The informal setting is the perfect place for students to ask doctors the really tough questions. Call…
Read MoreImportant HIV PrEP update: No cost for high-risk individuals
On October 1, Alberta will make generic versions of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) available at no cost to individuals at high risk of HIV acquisition. In order for a client to be covered, the medication must be prescribed by health professionals who have demonstrated specific knowledge in HIV prevention, and have registered with Alberta Health…
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