How can your EMR help you provide better care?

Physicians enrolled in the ASaP initiative received information about on screening and management practices for their patients with dyslipidemia.

Participants received information on the provincial trends for prescribing atypical antipsychotics in seniors and also a snapshot of the prescribing patterns in their own elderly patients.

Physicians received data on the provincial prescribing trends of oral hypoglycemic agents and a snapshot of the demographics of their patients receiving oral hypoglycemic agents and type of pharmacotherapy used.

Diagnostic imaging is not indicated in low risk headache patients with no red flags. The project aims to determine the incidence of diagnostic imaging for low-risk headache patients seen by primary care physicians.

Guided by a clinical scientist, and a pediatric infectious disease physician, healthcare providers attended a webinar that addressed the immediate need to discuss receiving the COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant with their patients and having meaningful discussions around the hesitancy of vaccination.

The majority of hip fractures occur as a result of osteoporosis which may or may not have been diagnosed when the event occurs. The study examined how patients were diagnosed and treated for osteoporosis before and after they suffered a hip fracture.

Up to 25% of Canadians have fatty liver disease. This project empowers primary care doctors to identify and manage silent liver diseases like MASLD and MASH before they cause serious harm.

Want to feel more confident in providing palliative care? This webinar series offers practical guidance to help physicians improve care delivery and enhance quality of life for patients and their families.

Is it a simple ache or a serious neurological condition? This webinar series helps doctors sharpen their diagnostic skills to tell the difference and get patients the right care, faster.

Provide physicians with knowledge of their antipsychotic prescription practice profile and monitoring program for patients on these medications.

This project provided physicians with provincial prescribing trends of oral anticoagulants in seniors and a snapshot of how many of their senior patients are receiving oral anticoagulants.

Preoperative diagnostic imaging and laboratory tests have little value for asymptomatic patients under-going low-risk non-cardiac surgeries. PLP examined the use of pre-op testing in Alberta to determine the frequency at which it occurs and to identify possible areas where it can be reduced or eliminated.

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Participants viewed the webinars, followed by a live, online, team-based quality improvement workshop. Each workshop was facilitated by the project’s quality improvement team in collaboration with our partners.

Recognizing that diabetes is a chronic condition that is experiencing a surge worldwide, PLP worked with an endocrinologist, a nutritionist, an internist, and a family physician to present a four-part webinar series. Over the course of four weeks, participants learned about nutrition and the newer medications available for diabetes.

What's the latest in asthma and COPD care? This webinar series provides primary care providers with a breath of fresh air, sharing the newest guidelines and practical tips to improve patient outcomes.

Worried about newborn jaundice? This project provides healthcare providers with a clear roadmap for early detection and treatment, helping to keep babies safe and healthy.

This program builds on Denmark's highly effective treatment plan for backpain, aiming to reduce pain and disability without relying on opioids or surgery.

This rheumatology webinar series gives family physicians the latest updates on common diseases and offers practical tips for better diagnosis and referral.