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- 5/13/2010
The patient-centred approach
Rise in chronic disease brings the importance of selfcare into sharper focus - 5/13/2010
National and provincial policymakers lay groundwork for interprofessional care
While still a relatively new concept in Canada, interprofessional health care is gaining momentum among both legislators and frontline healthcare professionals. That joint push is a positive sign, considering the considerable investments required in research, training and infrastructure in order to shift the delivery of health care to interprofessional practice. - 5/13/2010
LOYAL project uses technology and multidisciplinary support to help patients in Quebec reach BP targets
Even though the effects of optimal management of blood pressure (BP) on mortality and morbidity rates have been clearly established, the majority of hypertension patients do not properly monitor their condition. - 5/13/2010
Calgary Foothills PCN uses integrated approach to help patients quit smoking
Research shows the most effective smoking cessation strategies involve both medication support and counselling, and Dr. Richard Ward wanted to offer patients of Calgary’s Foothills Primary Care Network (CFPCN) the best of both.