Recruiting a locum can be challenging, especially for popular holidays, so we have curated some free resources.
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Choosing Wisely Canada: Urine tests, antibiotics overuse
On Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 11 a.m., join Choosing Wisely Canada’s one-hour webinar for an expert discussion on urine tests, antibiotics overuse, and strategies to improve practice.
CFPC: Non-invasive cardiac testing for primary care
On Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 10 a.m., join a one-hour CFPC webinar to take charge of the cardiac investigation and start moving toward clarity.
CPSA: E-newsletter for clinics
For your clinic, the CPSA has started a new quarterly e-newsletter exclusively for clinics registered with their Medical Clinic Registry.
Community partner spotlight: New eating disorder support
The Calgary Silver Linings Foundation has added new programs and revised an existing service to support people impacted by eating disorders.
New Indigenous resource hub on Specialist Link
An Indigenous resource hub is now available on Specialist Link to support primary care providers in delivering culturally safe, holistic, and community-driven care.
Cervical cancer screening, newborn hearing update
Effective Wednesday, Nov. 5, cervical cancer screening of eligible individuals aged 50 – 69 will transition to primary high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) testing.
Imaging transfer assistance case
A recent human rights case saw the rights of a patient upheld with respect to transfer assistance when seeking diagnostic imaging in the community.
Your next step to smoother FFS billing
Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m., for the next 1.5-hour billing webinar focused on fee-for-service billing.
Exposure alert: Avian flu at Butterfield Acres
Avian influenza (likely H5N1) has been identified at Butterfield Acres; members of the public were exposed between Oct. 6 and Oct. 12.