Demonstrating the value of team-based care
Published in Deutsch Aerzteblatt-International, November 2016 [English version]
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Background: Medication reviews and medication management are being used more and more around the world to improve medication safety. Both of these tools were originally conceived as
Congratulations to The Centre for Family Medicine Family Health Team eHealth Centre for Excellence, one of six successful public healthcare service provider organizations receiving the second round of REACH funding. REACH is a grant funding program delivered by the Ontario Centres of Excellence (
AFHTO has named the winners of our annual Bright Lights Awards. These innovators have improved primary care by making the most of their resources, strengthening interprofessional collaboration, and building strong partnerships beyond their walls. This has resulted in better patient outcomes, better
Article published in the Canadian Journal of Diabetes (in press September 2017). Abstract Currently known: Pharmacist interventions can have a positive impact on the clinical outcomes of patients who have diabetes. New information: Primary Care Family Health Teams can be an excellent setting for
The results are in for D2D 5.0. As usual, AFHTO members have full access to all the data through the interactive report. A summary of performance at the province and LHIN levels is available on AFHTO’s public web page. Some of the highlights from this most recent release of D2D are listed below
Congratulations to Kawartha North FHT for earning an Ontario Trillium Grant over an 11-month period (August 2017 to July 2018) to build inclusive and engaged communities in the City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County that tackle poverty reduction. This work continues the efforts of a joint
Published in the Ontario Pharmacist magazine, Vol. 81, Issue 2, 2017, click here for the full article. By: Heather Hadden, BScPhm, ACPR, RPH and Suzanne Singh, BScPhm, ACPR, PharmD, RPH While patients typically encounter pharmacists at their local community pharmacy, or at the hospital if
CTV News Article published July 19, 2017. Article in full pasted below. Sheryl Ubelacker, The Canadian Press TORONTO - A small proportion of Ontario doctors who treat people battling opioid addictions prescribe the majority of the medications used to treat the disorder, a study has found, raising
Published in Behavioral Sleep Medicine, May 2017 Abstract Objective/Background: Primary care is where many patients with insomnia first ask for professional help. Cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is the recommended treatment for chronic insomnia. Although CBT-I’s efficacy is well
Calling all AFHTO Members to shine a light on your team’s accomplishments. Nominate an outstanding team or individual for a “Bright Lights” Award by July 26, 2017.
The “Bright Lights” Awards recognize leadership, outstanding work and significant progress being made to improve the value delivered
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The Quality Roll-up Indicator was introduced in D2D 2.0. It is a composite measure intended to better reflect the comprehensive
Published in CMAJ Open, click here for the full article.
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Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a medical condition with major complications and health care costs. Previous research has shown that diet and exercise can improve and reverse this condition. The goal of this study was to