The GenerEhlist - CCFP Exam Prep, Low Risk Obstetrics & Canadian Primary Care Medicine

Written/Researched By: Caleb Dusdal Peer Review By: Chris Cochrane Join Caleb Dusdal and Chris Cochrane as we review the CCFP Exam Key Topic of Elderly. This includes a discussion of polypharmacy, medications to avoid or stop in the elderly, assessing for frailty, what screening is reasonable in Primary Care, and some conditions that can present atypically in this group of humans.

  Episode Written by : Patricia Massel Rural Family Medicine PGY2 Episode Reviewed by : Dr. Maggie Watt (GP) & Dr. Milena Semproni (ID) Hosts : Kyla Freeman, Patricia Massel, & Caitlin Blewett Episode Art : Aikansha Chawla   In episode one we covered urine cultures, rubella, varicella, chlamydia, and gonorrhoea. Today we tackle HIV, Hepatitis B, and Syphilis - how to screen, how to proceed with a...

Written By: Chris Cochrane Peer Review By: Sarah Donnelly Chris and Caleb discuss the ins and outs of Dyspepsia. The broad differential to consider, red flag signs and symptoms, and your overall approach to working these patients up.

Written By: Kajsa Heyes Peer Review: Sarah Donnelly Join Kajsa and Caleb in quickly reviewing the Key Objectives for another CCFP CFPC Key Topic. Also, the GenerEhlist is one year old!

  Episode Written By : Patricia Massel, Rural Family Medicine PGY2 Episode Reviewed By : Dr. Maggie Watt (GP) & Dr. Milena Semproni (ID) Hosts : Kyla Freeman, Patricia Massel, Caitlin Blewett Episode Art : Aikansha Chawla   In the first of this two-part episode we will review some of the basic infectious disease screening tests in pregnancy. In part one we review the key tests to perform during th...

Written By: Caleb Dusdal Peer Review By: Hermeen Dhillon Join Chris Cochrane and Caleb to review the massive and sometimes convoluted CCFP Key Topic of Dizziness. We will discuss some definitions, approach to dizziness, differential for orthostatic hypotension, presyncope, vertigo, symptomatic treatments for vertigo, what scary stuff to rule out, HINTS exam and so much more.

Script by: Eleanor Crawford & Sonja Poole Expert Reviewer: Clare Whitehead Eleanor Crawford, new PGY1 in Yellowknife NWT, and Caleb Dusdal review the fundamentals of Eating Disorders with a Thanksgiving humour and a sprinkling of clinical pearls along the way.

  Written By : Kyla Freeman, Rural Family Medicine PGY2 Expert Reviewed By : Dr. Megan Cuthbertson Hosts : Kyla Freeman, Patricia Massel, Catilin Blewett Episode Art : Aikansha Chawla     In this episode we provide a brief overview of a few topics to consider in pre-conception and first pregnancy appointment counselling to help optimize your patients prenatal care. Topics we will explore include w...

Written By: Caitlin Blewett Peer Review By: Chris Cochrane Episode Art By: Aikansha Chawla We cover the five CCFP objectives for the Key Topic of Dysuria.

Written By: Dr Samantha Pomroy Expert Review By: Dr Karin Winston (Paeds Endo) Chris Cochrane and Caleb Dusdal review CCFP CFPC Objectives 3-7 for the Key Topic of Diabetes. Lots and lots of info, with much spaced repition.

Written By: Dr. Samantha Pomroy Expert Review By: Dr Karin Winston - Paediatric Endocrinologist Chris Cochrane and Caleb Dusdal review the first two objective of the CCFP Key Topic of Diabetes. Lots of definitions, screening guidelines, numbers, and a review of the lifestyle and pharmacologic options available to you to help your patient.

Episode written by : Caitlin Blewett (MSI 4), with input from Helen van der Kooy (senior MSI) Episode reviewed by : Dr. Breagh Phipps (Paediatrician) Hosts : Kyla Freeman, Patricia Massel, Caitlin Blewett In this episode we review some of the common questions around newborn sleep, safe sleep, and sleep training. An area mired with opinions, we have tried to present a balanced approach, with some i...

Written By: Braedon Paul Peer Review By: Sarah Donnelly Join Caleb Dusdal and Braedon Paul to cover the CCFP Key Topic of Difficult patient via two compelling patient cases. https://thegenerehlist.ca/2021/08/22/episode-thirty-two-difficult-patient/

Written By: Chris Cochrane Peer Review By: Caleb Dusdal Join Chris Cochrane and Caleb Dusdal as we review the rest of the CCFP Objectives for Dementia. As usual with loads of resources available on the shownotes at the GenerEhlist website Episode Art and Infographic by MS-2 Aikansha Chawla of McMaster University!

written by: Chris Cochrane peer review: Caleb Dusdal Caleb and Chris discuss the key topic of Dementia including the first three CCFP Board Exam topics.

Kyla Freeman, Patricia Massel and Caitlin Blewett review some of the key principles of postpartum hemorrhage, with an emphasis on medical management options. This episode was expert reviewed by Dr. Nicole Ebert, an OSS trained family physician. Join us to review your 4 T's : Tone, Tissue, Trauma, and Thrombin

Braedon Paul and Caleb Dusdal tackle the CCFP Key Topic Diarrhea   Written by Braedon Paul, the topics are covered in the form of three cases.

Caleb Dusdal introduces some new team members and a whole new podcast to the Generehlist line up! The GenerEhlist: Low risk obstetrics with: Kyla Freeman, Patricia Massel, and Caitlin Blewett

Written By: Caleb Dusdal Peer Review By: Sarah Donnelly https://thegenerehlist.ca/ccfp-exam-105-topics-podcast/ Objective One: In patients complaining of leg pain and/or swelling, evaluate the likelihood of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) as investigation and treatment should differ according to the risk. Objective Two: In patients with high probability for thrombotic disease (e.g., extensive leg clo...

  Written By: Dr. Vishalini Sivarajah Expert Review By: Dr. Darby Ewashina https://thegenerehlist.ca/ccfp-exam-105-topics-podcast/ Objective One: In a patient with a diagnosis of depression: Assess the patient for the risk of suicide. Decide on appropriate management (i.e., hospitalization or close follow-up, which will depend, for example, on severity of symptoms, psychotic features, and suicide...

Written By: Darrell Vandenbrink Peer Review By: Chris Cochrane Expert Review By: Dr. Adrienne Stedford Objective One: When assessing the acutely ill patient, look for signs and symptoms of dehydration. (e.g., look for dehydration in the patient with a debilitating pneumonia). Objective Two: In the dehydrated patient, assess the degree of dehydration using reliable indicators (e.g., vital signs) as...

Written By: Chris Cochrane Expert Review By: Dr. Nabeela Waja (Paediatrician) https://thegenerehlist.ca/2021/06/06/ccfp-key-topic-croup/ Objective 1: In patients with croup, Identify the need for respiratory assistance (e.g., assess ABCs, fatigue, somnolence, paradoxical breathing, in drawing) and provide that assistance when indicated.     Objective 2: Before attributing stridor to croup, conside...

Written/Researched By: Braedon Paul Peer Review By: Caleb Dusdal   STEP 1. [Objectives 1a/b/c, 8a] Provide reassurance and develop rapport through validation of the problem and use of active listening skills. STEP 2. [Objective 3a] Evaluate the severity of the crisis and assess the patient's mental, psychiatric, suicidal or homicidal, and medical statuses. STEP 3. [Objective 3a/b/c, 6] Ensure the...

Objective One: In a patient with a diagnosed chronic disease who presents with acute symptoms, diagnose: acute complications of the chronic disease acute exacerbations of the disease Objective Two: Regularly reassess adherence (compliance) to the treatment plan (including medications) Objective Three: In patients with chronic disease a) Actively inquire about pain. b) Treat appropriately by: titra...

Written & Researched By: Caleb Dusdal and Thomsen D'hont The first of the new 105 CCFP Topics https://thegenerehlist.ca/2021/05/16/ccfp-key-topic-chronic-pain/ Objective One: In a patient with chronic pain: Establish the etiology, Reassess and periodically review the etiology and Periodically look for potential comorbidities or complications, particularly mental illness and addictions. Objective T...