General health information

By | February 17th, 2016 | Comments Off on General health information

 

Recommended resources for health information:
 The BC Health Guide has information on a variety of health topics.

The College of Family Physicians of Canada has an excellent selection of patient information brochures on a varity of topics.

The American Academy of Family Physicians has an extensive list of patient information brochures.

Choosing Wisely Canada– is a campaign to help physicians and patients engage in conversations about unnecessary tests, treatments and procedures, and to help physicians and patients make smart and effective choices to ensure high-quality care.

UpToDate is an excellent medical resource that our physicians subscribe to. They now provide patient information for free on their website.

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