Globe article highlights benefits of interdisciplinary teams
In a recent Globe and Mail article titled, Health-care system needs a front door, Nov. 7, 2011 health columnist André Picard discusses the need for primary care reform and highlights the benefits of family physicians working in interdisciplinary teams in Canada. "Today's patients require episodic care occasionally, but mostly they need chronic care ... they need a team to provide health care, not a single physician," says Picard. Read the full article >> |
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Primary Health Care in Canada: Systems in Motion
This policy analysis examines primary health care reform efforts in Canada during the last decade, drawing on descriptive information from published and gray literature and from a series of semi-structured interviews with informed observers of primary health care in Canada. View article >>
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Attitudes towards Chiropractic: An Analysis of Written Comments from a Survey of North American Orthopaedic Surgeons
This publication includes an analysis of Canadian and American orthopaedic surgeons' attitudes towards chiropractic. A 43-item cross-sectional survey was administered to 1,000 orthopaedic surgeons from Canada and the United States. Approximately half of those surveyed referred at least some patients for chiropractic care each year. A number of common themes emerged from this analysis. View article >> |
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OCA Supporting Collaboration |
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Chiropractic Role in Primary Care
Recently, the Ontario government established the Excellent Care for All Strategy to build and enforce a culture of evidence-based care today to ensure health system sustainability for future generations. As part of the strategy, provincial initiatives were sought out to enhance patient care, improve on wait times and reduce inappropriate diagnostic utilization. One of the initiatives funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) is a pilot project for a consulting chiropractor role in a primary care setting to assist physicians in the management of lower back pain (LBP).
Developed in conjunction with the OCA, this innovative project aims to advance greater integration within collaborative, primary health care settings. The pilot project began in September 2011 and involves four chiropractors working with four medical clinics in a consulting capacity to support LBP management at the primary care level before, rather than after, a referral to advanced imaging and medical specialists. Read more >> |
 MD/DC Communications Workshop - Dec. 7,
Mississauga
Interprofessional communication and collaboration has become a key component of today's health care system and is essential for improving continuity and quality of patient care. Recognizing this, the OCA has collaborated with CMCC to create an interactive, hands-on workshop to help advance inter-professional MD/DC communications and relations. The session will be facilitated by two MD/DC teams who currently work collaboratively in practice.
Our next session will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 7 from 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. in Mississauga. Space is limited. Find out more and register >>
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Ivey Global Health Conference - Nov. 28-29, Toronto
This year's Ivey Global Health Conference remains focused on the intersection of innovation and leadership, both being required to face the daunting challenges of Canada's health care system. The theme for this year's conference is "Global Health System Innovations." Find out more and register >> |
