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Mike, Jessica and Jennifer present the case of Guy Lumbago, a 40 year old man with low back pain. Tune in as the team discusses the diagnosis and management of Guy's symptoms while offering up some great clinical tools that family docs can use in their office.  To claim your Mainpro+ credit for listening to this podcast, click here: https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/in-the-clinic-episode-21-low-back-pain/ 

Mike, Jess and Jennifer discuss the case of Aira Salter, a 16 month old who is brought to the office with coughing and wheezing.  To claim your Mainpro+ credit for listening to this podcast, click here: https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/in-the-clinic-episode-20-bronchiolitis/ 

In this episode, Mike, Jess and Émélie discuss Mr. Dion Silenus, a 60 year old man whose concern is that his heart is acting up. Tune in to find out how these symptoms are tied into Dion's alcohol use.  To claim your Mainpro+ credit for listening to this podcast, click here: https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/in-the-clinic-episode-19-alcohol-use-disorder/

In this episode, Mike, Jess and Émélie discuss Richard Solare, a 70 year old man who presents with red patches on his face.  To claim your Mainpro+ credit for listening to this podcast, click here:  https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/in-the-clinic-episode-18-actinic-keratosis/ 

Discussing Decision-Making Capacity Assessment is vital because as our population ages, the demand for physicians to be proficient in this area is increasing. Family physicians, being at the forefront of patient care, play a pivotal role not only in diagnosing and managing dementia but also in evaluating decision-making capacity.   Learning objectives:   1.      Discuss the circumstances in which a capacity assessment is necessary.  2.      Identify the appropriate tools and methods to conduct a standardized capacity assessment. 

In episode 575, James and Mike invite Jamie Falk back to the podcast to help us sift through all the evidence for using oral contraceptives and spironolactone to treat acne. We find that they actually do work. We go over all the numbers for the benefits and harms. Have a listen.   Show notes Tools for Practice Facing the Evidence in Acne, Part I: Oral contraceptives and spironolactone in females

In episode 574, James and Mike invite Jennifer Young back to the podcast to help us yet again look at the evidence for cranberries and the prevention of UTI’s. Unfortunately, there is a problem with the evidence as there is a high risk-of-bias from potential publication bias, small studies, and unblinding. However, if we look past some of these biases, cranberry products might be worth a try. But have a listen and see what the evidence says.   Show notes 1) Tools for Practice Any berry good solutions to preventing UTIs: Cranberries? 2) MAKING EVIDENCE MATTER for EVERYONE CONFERENCE Vancouver May 24/25, 2024

In this episode, Mike, Jess and Jennifer discuss the case of Myles Tension who was originally presented in Episode #1. Myles is back for a follow up appointment to discuss the management of his blood pressure.  If you haven't already listened to Episode #1, check it out: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4uO4L7AgmVYDiBLJYFlXeB?si=e8c234c3a22a48db). To claim your Mainpro+ credit for listening to this podcast, click here: https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/in-the-clinic-episode-17-hypertension-part-ii/. 

In this episode, Mike and Jess are joined by family physician Jennifer Young. The team discusses Hans Goteborg, a 58 year old patient whose appointment today focusses on cancer screening. To claim your Mainpro+ credit for listening to this podcast, click here: https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/in-the-clinic-episode-16-cancer-screening/. 

In this episode, Mike, Jess and Émélie discuss patient, Liz Hall, who presents with diarrhea. The team discusses potential causes for the diarrhea, including a workup for C. difficile diarrhea.  To claim your Mainpro+ credit for listening to this podcast, click here: https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/in-the-clinic-episode-15-clostridium-difficile/.