• 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 positive screen, and the implications for newborn care. We wrap up our infectious disease discussions with a review of what to order and how to manage the patient who presents in labour without any infectious disease screening whatsoever.

• 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 the first prenatal visit that the family doctor should be able to manage themselves (urine cultures, rubella, varicella, chlamydia and gonorrhoea). We will also discuss GBS screening. Then come on back for part two when we review HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and the patient who presents in labour without any antenatal care including early ID screening.

• 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 which antihypertensives are safe in pregnancy, who to consider starting on ASA early in pregnancy, how long to delay pregnancy post-C-section in patient's wishing to have a TOLAC, interventions to help reduce the risk of preterm birth, and considerations when managing a pregnant patient with a past history of thyroid

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.