Clinical Tools and Resources

Nov 2019

Use this tool to treat adult patients who have major depressive disorder. It includes treatment options such as psychotherapy and/or pharmacotherapy, and complementary and alternative options.

Nov 2019

Diagnose and manage an adult patient's concussion using this tool. It includes steps to create a tailored management and recovery plan with the patient.

Jan 2020

Assess and discuss with older adult patients (aged 65+) the benefits and risks of PPIs using this tool.

Mar 2017

Use this tool to help you manage mental health and addictions-related risks and functional impairments.

Oct 2019

Identify and manage individuals who have challenges with alcohol use using this tool. It includes tips about special patient populations, screening and pharmacotherapy treatment options.

Apr 2016

Assess and manage patients who experience behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, with a particular focus on the use of antipsychotics, using these resources.

Jul 2019

Assess and discuss with patients aged 65+ the role of benzodiazepines in mental and physical health conditions with a focus on insomnia, anxiety disorders and panic disorder.

Jul 2016

Guide conversations about healthy lifestyle choices and goal setting using the Preventing Childhood Obesity Tool with paediatric patients and their families.

Jan 2017

Assess and manage chronic insomnia in for adults through non-pharmacological and pharmacological options using the Management of Chronic Insomnia Tool.

May 2018

Use this tool to review non-pharmacological and pharmacological options for managing adult patients with chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP).

May 2016

Assess falls risk and manage residents in long-term care (LTC) to prevent falls and associated co-morbidities using this guide.

Mar 2016

Recognize common mechanical back pain syndromes and screen for conditions using the Clinically Organized Relevant Exam (CORE) Back Tool and Toolkit.

Dec 2017

The MAID Resource summarizes requirements outlined in federal and provincial (Ontario) legislation and guidelines by various provincial regulatory colleges.

Jul 2016

Differentiate, manage and assess neck pain or headaches using the Clinically Organized Relevant Exam (CORE) Neck Tool and Headache Navigator.

Oct 2018

Discuss cannabis use, and screen for related problems through the Non-Medical Cannabis Resource.

Nov 2017

Manage opioid prescriptions for patients who experience chronic non-cancer pain across Canada using the Opioid Manager.

Feb 2018

Use the Opioid Tapering Template to evaluate opioid therapies and reduce opioid dosages in safe and effective ways.

Dec 2018

Identify and manage individuals who have problems with opioid use through the Opioid Use Disorder Tool.

Jun 2017

Manage patients with new or recurrent joint pain consistent with osteoarthrosis of the hip, knee or hand through the Osteoarthritis Tool.

Nov 2016

The Poverty tool uses key questions to assess their patients’ living situations and links to government and community resources to support positive interventions.

Feb 2019

The Preconception Health Care Tool helps you assess the preconception health and risk factors for pregnancy of all patients of reproductive age.

Jun 2017

Detect and manage anxiety and depression among patients aged 12–24 with the Youth Mental Health: Anxiety and Depression Tool.