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

• 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.

• 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 interesting trivia points too! This episode draws on guiding statements from the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) and we also discuss some of the common deviations parents and caregivers may take from these guidelines and how to optimize safety in these situations.

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!