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

Written By: Chris Cochrane, FM Resident in Medicine Hat Peer Review By: Kevin Duncan, EM Resident in Kelowna Objective One: a) In a patient having a seizure: Ensure proper airway control (e.g., oropharyngeal airway or nasal trumpet, lateral decubitus to prevent aspiration). b) Use drugs (e.g., benzodiazepines, phenytoin) promptly to stop the seizure, even before the etiology is confirmed. c) Rule...

  Researched By: Caleb Dusdal Expert Review By: Dr Todd Hill Objective One: When counselling a patient: - Set clear therapeutic goals with the patient, - Allow adequate time, - Evaluate your own skills, - Recognize when you are approaching or exceeding boundaries, - Recognize when your beliefs or biases may interfere with counselling. - Remain aware of the risks of offering advice versus providing...

CCFP 105 Key Topic: Cough   Written & Researched By: Kajsa Heyes Peer Review By: Hermeen Dhillon Objective One: In patients presenting with an acute cough: a) Include serious causes in the differential diagnosis. b) Diagnose a viral infection clinically, principally by taking an appropriate history. c) Do not treat viral infections with ant Objective Two: In pediatric patients with a persistent (o...

Written/Researched By: Khash Farzam Peer Review By: Caleb Dusdal Objective One: In all patients presenting with symptoms of prolonged or recurrent cough, dyspnea, or decreased exercise tolerance, especially those who also have a significant smoking history, suspect the diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Objective Two: When the diagnosis of COPD is suspected, seek confirmati...

Written By: Kyla Freeman Peer Review By: Thomsen D'hont Expert Review By: Dr. Vanessa Rogers Objective One: With all patients, especially adolescents, young men, postpartum women, and perimenopausal women, advise about adequate contraception when opportunities arise.  Objective Two: In patients using specific contraceptives, advise of specific factors that may reduce efficacy (e.g. delayed initiat...