List of Resources by Specialty
Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
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A list of resources covering anesthesia in patients with positive COVID status or suspected positive status, unknown COVID status, negative COVID status and asympotmatic. Includes special considerations for high risk surgeries and considerations for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
Biochemistry
Critical Care Medicine
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U of T pandemic education preparedness for non ICU clinicians
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This free 1 hour webinar will feature a short presentation on ICU Practices and Care, including Personal Protection Equipment Practices, that will be required for non-ICU practitioners to work in an ICU during the pandemic
Emergency Care Medicine
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General materials, procedure videos, approach videos and articles compiled by AIME.
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A resource developed by the Canadian Burn Association outlining coping measures for Burn victims and their families during the pandemic.
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An e-textbook from the Royal College that provides an interactive guide to patient management.
Family and Community Medicine
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I want to use virtual care — what do I need to know?
Use of virtual care has rapidly been rolled-out across the province. The provincial government has introduced a temporary fee code change that allows physicians to more flexibly bill for virtual visits.
How do I decide if virtual care is an appropriate way to provide patient care?
The College encourages physicians to consider adopting virtual care into their practice during the pandemic to help ensure access to care, to support the conservation of PPE, and to avoid increasing the risk of exposure to COVID-19. Physicians should, wherever possible, provide care virtually that they would have otherwise provided in person.
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A quick reference for family physicians asking how to best manage in-person visits when they feel they are clinically necessary.
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This series aims to bring together front-line clinicians caring for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and researchers from a range of disciplines and medical specialties. Participants can contribute to panel discussions by responding to live polls and submitting questions. Resources and practice tips will be shared throughout the series.
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This series aims to bring together front-line clinicians caring for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and researchers from a range of disciplines and medical specialties. Participants can contribute to panel discussions by responding to live polls and submitting questions. Resources and practice tips will be shared throughout the series.
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Adults with intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD), such as autism and Down Syndrome, are not only more susceptible to COVID-19 but have also been facing greater physical, mental health, and ethical challenges during the pandemic.
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This session focuses on supporting colleagues and the community, and will share how family physicians are working with each other in the community during the pandemic. Moderated by: Dr. Tara Kiran. Guest panelists: Dr. Nadine Laraya, Dr. Daniel Pepe, and Dr. Arieg Badawi.
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Please join the Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) and the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) for the third in our series on ‘Changing the way we work.'
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This session will focus on embracing virtual care and share how family physicians are working in the community during the pandemic.
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Please join us for the fifth in our series on ‘Changing the way we work’.
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Providing guidance to Primary Care Physicans in implementing a system for virtual and/or telephone consultations, making referrals to local assessment centres, conducting clinical examination and specimen collection using contact/droplet precautions and links to latest case definition, signage and PHO IPAC recommendations
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Visual Summary of COVID-19 Remote Assessment
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Resource slides from April 23rd webinar "Management of Residents with COVID-19 in LTC". The presentation can act as a resource in the identification of COVID in the LTC population, how to discuss a COVID prognosis with LTC residents and their families and plan treatment strategies for LTC residents with COVID.
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Journal Article outlining the University of Toronto Adult Neurology Residency Program’s early experiences with and response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including modifications to the provision of neurologic care while upholding neurology education and safety.
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Authors introduce the concept of a protected code stroke during a pandemic, as in the case of COVID-19, and provide a framework for key considerations including screening, personal protective equipment, and crisis resource management. These considerations and suggested algorithms can be utilized and adapted for local practice.
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Clinical guidance, tools, and links for health providers caring for older adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic provided by the Regional Geriatric Program of Toronto.
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This Stroke-focused podcast is developed by a keen group of doctors who are in the Neurology program in Toronto. It is geared towards residents and medical students with a keen interest in stroke and stroke-related topics. Our team of co-hosts are: Jaime Cazes, Ryan Muir, Phavalan Rajendram, Katherine Sawicka, Tess Fitzpatrick, Neha Patel, Sydney Lee, and Houman Khosravani.
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Dr. Althea Hayden (family physician and Medical Health Officer, British Columbia), Dr. Elise Levinoff (geriatrician/internist and consultant at CHSLD Jewish Eldercare Centre, Quebec), and Dr. Andrea Moser (family physician at Baycrest Geriatric Health Sciences, Ontario).
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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many groups of people including the Indigenous community over the last few months. Join us for a discussion on the impact of the pandemic on Indigenous populations, how health systems are responding, and learn what actions have been effective–or fruitless–in the provincial and local responses across the country.
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The Virtual Neurologic Exam: Instructional videos and guidance for the COVID-19 era
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A quick reference for physicians addressing the question: What Can I Use Virtual Care For?
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OTN's virtual care solutions has recently been adapted by many healthcare professionals to assess and care for their patients. In our upcoming webinar, we demonstrate how to use the built-in functions in OTN to carry out a detailed cognitive assessment virtually.
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COVID-19 Information and Resources compiled by the Ontario College of Family Physicians
Indigenous Health
Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology
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This document outlines guidance for conducting medicolegal autopsies under the auspices of the Office of the Chief Coroner/Ontario Forensic Pathology Service (OCC/OFPS) during the COVID-19 outbreak. This guideline identifies practices that prioritize the safety of staff and help manage workplace pressures, while meeting the requirements of an adequate medicolegal autopsy.
Medicine
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A resource website with guidance, both clinical and operational, for General Internal Medicine units to adopt in caring for COVID-19 patients.
Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
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A list of COVID-19 practice supports for OT's from the CAOT (Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists)
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A list of COVID-19 resources and guides for OT's from the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences
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University of Toronto DOVS Grand Rounds
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As the province looks to gradually have additional businesses open their doors, you may be wondering what that means for you and your colleagues in the ophthalmology profession. Join the University of Toronto's Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Sciences for a round table webinar discussion on what the public opening of ophthalmology offices and clinics looks like, in a post-COVID-19 world.
Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
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What you need to know to return to practice. Tips and advice from the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
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What you need to know to return to practice. Tips and advice from the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Paediatrics
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COVID-19 Resource Centre assembled by the Child Development Instittue to bring additional support to families through resources and tips on managing emotions and staying connected.
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The COVID-19 pandemic stimulated innovation in order to continue to provide access to mental health care. This catalyzed the rapid implementation of virtual health solutions for patients across the age spectrum, and in a variety of clinical contexts. In this session we draw on our experience in virtual healthcare, implementation, and health professions education to discuss practical considerations for clinicians offering direct-to-patient virtual mental health care for children, youth and adults.
Physical Therapy
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This is a hub for all resources and updates regarding COVID-19 from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
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This is a repository for all resources and updates regarding COVID-19 from the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
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This is a list of all COVID-19 webinars and trainings offered to Physiotherapists through the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
Psychiatry
Radiology
Speech-Language Pathology
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COVID-19 Resources update from Speech Language & Audiology Canada (SAC). Posted on April 20th 2020
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Updates from CASLPO, the regulatory body of Ontario in regards to services offered by Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists.
surgery
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As operating rooms and endoscopy suites gradually return to activity, there is much for the general surgeon to consider!