Canadian Family Medicine Clinical Cards - 10th Edition - 2020

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Peer-reviewed Canadian Family Medicine Clinical Cards 2020 (Tenth Edition) is a clinical education resource by LearnFM, supporting assessment and management in common family medicine scenarios. The cards synthesize key considerations across abdominal pain, infections, respiratory issues, cardiovascular emergencies, mental health, pain and palliative care, prenatal and obstetric problems, and dermatologic and metabolic conditions. Guidance includes differential diagnosis frameworks, suggested examinations and investigations, red flags, and reference-supported approaches intended for clinical education in Canada.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages67

Reading Time2 h 49 min

AccessFree to download

Table of Contents

Abdominal Pain

Anxiety Disorders

Asthma

Asthma Devices

Cancer Screening

Chest Pain – ER Care

Chest X-Ray Interpretation

Common Infections

Conjunctivitis

Gastroenteritis

Otitis Media

Sinusitis

Sore Throat

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Comprehensive Family History

Contraception

COPD

Cough

Depression

Dizziness

Exercise Prescriptions

ECG Rhythm Interpretation 1

ECG Rhythm Interpretation 2

ECG Morphology Interpretation

Fatigue

Fever

Headache

Hypertension Assessment

Hypertension Management

Ischemic Heart Disease Management

Joint Pain 1: Arthritis

Joint Pain 2: Upper Limb

Joint Pain 3: Lower Limb

Approach to Limb Injury

Low Back Pain

Major Health History

Major Physical Exam

Menopause

Pain

Pain Assessment

Pain Management

Opioid Care Guidance

Palliative Care

Prenatal Care

Routine Prenatal Care

Common Prenatal Problems

Hypertension in Pregnancy

20 Weeks">Major Problems >20 Weeks

Obstetric Assessment

Rourke Baby Record

PEER-REVIEWED Canadian Family Medicine Clinical Cards 2020 LearnFM is an initiative of CUFMED The Canadian Undergraduate Family Medicine Directors Editor – David Keegan MD CCFP(EM) FCFP Chief Reviewer – Sarah Bates MD CCFP Tenth Edition -2020 [learnfm.ca](learnfm.ca) The editors, authors & reviewers have made every attempt to ensure the information in the Canadian Family Medicine Clinical Cards is correct. It is nevertheless possible that errors may exist. Accordingly, the source references and/or other authorities should be consulted to aid in determining the assessment and management plans of patients. Clinical Cards are not meant to replace customized patient assessment nor clinical judgement. They are meant to highlight key considerations in particular clinical scenarios, largely informed by relevant guidelines in effect at the time of publication . The authors, editors & reviewers do not assume any liability for patient outcomes when these cards are used. They were created for clinical education purposes in Canada only. 10th Edition September 1, 2020 PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Danielle Kiss Printed in Canada by Allegra Printing London, ON [allegralondonontario.ca](allegralondonontario.ca) LearnFM | Canadian Family Medicine Clinical Cards | 2020 | | --- | --- | | Table of Contents | | | Abdominal Pain 4
Anxiety Disorders 5
Asthma 7
Asthma Devices 8 | | | Cancer Screening 9
Chest Pain – ER Care 10
Chest X-Ray Interpretation 13 | | | Common Infections
Conjunctivitis 16
Gastroenteritis 19
Otitis Media 20
Sinusitis 21 | | | Sore Throat 22
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) 25
Sexually Transmitted Infections 27 | | | Comprehensive Family History 29
Contraception 30
COPD 31
Cough 32
Depression 35
Dizziness 36
Exercise Prescriptions 37 | | | ECG Rhythm Interpretation 1 39
ECG Rhythm Interpretation 2 41
ECG Morphology Interpretation 43 | | | Fatigue 44
Fever 45
Headache 46
Hypertension Assessment 47
Hypertension Management 48
Ischemic Heart Disease Management 49 | | | Joint Pain 1: Arthritis 50
Joint Pain 2: Upper Limb 51
Joint Pain 3: Lower Limb 52
Approach to Limb Injury 53
Low Back Pain 54 | | | Major Health History 55
Major Physical Exam 56
Menopause 57 | | | Pain
Pain Assessment 58
Pain Management 59
Opioid Care Guidance 60
Palliative Care 61 | | | Prenatal Care
Routine Prenatal Care 62
Common Prenatal Problems 63 | | | [learnfm.ca](learnfm.ca) | | Prenatal Care, continued Hypertension in Pregnancy 64 Major Problems >20 Weeks 65 Obstetric Assessment 66 Rourke Baby Record 67 0-1 Month 69 2-6 Months 71 9 – 15 Months 72 18 Months 73 2 – 3 Years 74 4 – 5 Years 75 Senior Snapshot 76 Sexual Health History 77 Skin Conditions 1 78 Skin Conditions 2 79 Substance Addictions 80 Type 2 Diabetes 81 [learnfm.ca](learnfm.ca) Common Diagnoses | “Abdominal pain NYD” is the most common diagnosis in all age groups | | --- | | Next
most common diagnoses

Pediatric Adult Geriatric
􀂉 Colic (Infants)
􀂉 Constipation (1-4 yrs)
􀂉 Recurrent Abdo. Pain (4-9 yrs)
􀂉 IBS (9-12 yrs)
􀂉 Gastroenteritis
􀂉 Irritable Bowel Synd.(IBS)
􀂉 Gastroenteritis
􀂉 Constipation
􀂉 Other viral infection
􀂉 UTI
􀂉 IBS
􀂉 Diverticular Dz
􀂉 Constipation
􀂉 Gastroenteritis
􀂉 GI malignancy | Diagnosing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Consider using Manning Criteria: 3 or more of the following: 􀂉 pain relief with bowel movement 􀂉 more frequent stools with onset of pain 􀂉 loose stools with onset of pain 􀂉 passage of mucus 􀂉 sensation of incomplete evacuation 􀂉 abdominal distention AND no red flags or family hx of organic bowel disease. (Likelihood Ratio: 2.9) If pt doesn’t meet the above criteria and IBS is high on DDx, consider the Kruis method which is based on sx, sx duration, physician assessment, CBC, ESR, WBC, FOB. (Likelihood Rat

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Canadian Family Medicine Clinical Cards 2020?

They are created for clinical education to highlight key considerations in common clinical scenarios, informed by relevant guidelines at the time of publication.

Are the Clinical Cards meant to replace clinical judgment or customized assessment?

No. They do not replace customized patient assessment or clinical judgment.

How does the IBS section recommend supporting diagnosis in abdominal pain scenarios?

It suggests using Manning Criteria and, when criteria are not met but IBS remains high on the differential, considering the Kruis method based on symptoms, duration, physician assessment, and selected investigations.

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