2022 AANP National Conference — Online

Experience Much of the Great National Conference Content On-demand — With No Travel Required!June 22, 2022 - July 27, 2022CE: Up to 80 contact hours Join the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) online for the 2022 AANP National Conference online package! Virtually attend many of the same sessions from the in-person national conference, and earn continuing education (CE) […]

12th Annual Update in Geriatrics

Target AudienceFamily Physicians, General Internal Medicine Physicians, Residents, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Pharmacists, Other Health Care Professionals, and Students.Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this learning activity the learners will be able to:Improve the care of older adults by applying evidence-based approaches to important geriatric topics, including dementia, frailty, nutrition, insomnia, exercise […]

12th ICN NP/APN Network Conference

Join us in Dublin for the 12th International Council of Nurses Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Practice Nursing Network Conference in Dublin from 21-24 August 2022.The INMO, as the National Nursing Association in Ireland, and with the collaboration of the IAANMP are delighted to host the ICN NP / APN 2022 face-to-face this coming August. With […]

Choosing Wisely Talks | Environmental Co-Benefits of Reducing Low-Value Care

The health care sector is a significant contributor to Canada’s overall greenhouse gas emissions. How might the everyday choices of clinicians play a role in fighting climate change? Can reducing overuse be part of the solution?In September’s Choosing Wisely Talks, we’ll discuss the “co-benefits” of reducing low-value care and our environmental footprint. Experts will share perspectives on […]

Choosing Wisely Talks | Managing Chronic Pain in Primary Care: Understanding the Options

It is estimated that 1 in 5 Canadians live with chronic pain. While opioids were once heavily promoted for the management of chronic pain, these powerful medications can cause serious harm and not recommended for long-term use.In October’s Choosing Wisely Talks, we’ll discuss options for managing chronic pain using the PEER’s Simplified Chronic Pain Guideline. Drs. Tina Korownyk […]

11th Annual Practical Evidence for Informed Practice Conference

The PEER team (that brings you Tools for Practice) is happy to announce our 11th Practical Evidence for Informed Practice (PEIP) conference. Our rapid-fire format (20 minute talks) summarizes the evidence on clinically relevant primary care topics in an entertaining fashion. This event and the speakers continue to be free from industry support.2022 Topics include:Weighing […]

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2022 World Federation of Right To Die Societies International Conference

Dying With Dignity Canada is pleased to host the 2022 World Federation of Right to Die Societies (WFRTDS) International Conference. This event, bringing international delegates and local attendees together, provides an opportunity for networking, education and information sharing from across the globe. It is the must-attend event for clinicians, lawyers, advocates, and supporters who want to learn more about assisted dying in Canada […]

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Choosing Wisely Canada’s National Meeting – Call for Abstracts

Call For Abstracts Open Until January 13, 2023 Choosing Wisely Canada’s National Meeting will return to an in-person event on May 11 and 12, 2023. Join us in Toronto at the Globe and Mail Centre for two days of engaging keynote speakers, workshops, and breakout sessions.How you can get involved: Showcase your Choosing Wisely initiatives and innovative approaches by submitting an abstract based […]

Bold Choices in Health Care

The way we deliver health care is clearly failing both patients and providers, as disparities in access grow, wait times soar, and levels of burnout rise. What went wrong, where are the biggest opportunities for change and what can we learn from existing models of success?The second event in the CMA’s Health Summit Series: Bold […]

Opioid Harms Response Community (OHRC) – Webinar

Health Canada Opioid Harms Response Community (OHRC) - Webinar  The next OHRC webinar is scheduled for January 18th, 2022 from 1:00pm to 2:30 pm EST. The upcoming event will be focused on virtual substance use health providers. The webinar will include presentations from:  ·        AccessMHA – Dr. Kim Corace, Gord Garner ·        National Overdose Response Service (NORS) – Dr. Monty Ghosh, Pamela Taplay Please contact opioidresponse-interventionopioides@hc-sc.gc.ca with […]

Inappropriate Use of Antipsychotics in Long-Term Care

Our recent report with the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) found potentially inappropriate antipsychotic use in long-term care (LTC) dropped by 26% between 2014-15 & 2019-20. However, use of these powerful drugs increased in several provinces during the COVID-19 pandemic. What’s behind this rise and how might we tackle this complex problem in LTC settings?We’ll discuss […]

Medication Abortion Training for Primary Care Providers

The National Abortion Federation (NAF) Canada invites you to participate in an online training on medication abortion for nurse practitioners and other primary care providers. The training consists of 6 self-paced modules and a live Q&A session at 6:00 pm ET on Thursday, March 2nd 2023. Topics covered include medication abortion protocols, patient-centered counselling, and […]