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Tara Kiran

4 months

Over the last 16 months, our team has conducted the largest public engagement ever on the future of #primarycare in Canada Today we release our final report✨ 10,000 people 10,000 participant hours 1 vision for primary care 🧵

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3 years

A close family member, under age 50, lives in a GTA hotspot. They asked me how they could get a vaccine. I suggested their best bet was to follow @VaxHuntersCan How is it that the most important vaccination campaign of our lifetime is so reliant on a great group of volunteers?

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3 years

Like many parents, I'm struggling to understand why the Ontario government is so strongly against using rapid testing to prevent the spread of #covid in schools. THREAD 🧵

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3 years

How many hundreds of doses of AZ are in our fridges, set to expire in <2 weeks? We need to make a decision about them now. Let people make an informed choice on second doses or send the doses to a region/country where they will be used.

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3 years

When in doubt, presume COVID PCR (+), RAT (-) = COVID RAT (+), PCR (-) = COVID RAT (+), no PCR = COVID symptoms but no test available = COVID If any of these situations applies to you, please self-isolate for 10 days along with members of your household. Notify your contacts.

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2 years

The shortage of kids acetaminophen & ibuprofen has been stressful for parents Thanks to our amazing SMHAFHT pharmacists Brenda Chang, Doret Cheng, and Jon Hunchuck @UnityHealthTO @UofTFamilyMed for this handy resource on how you can split and/or crush adult tabs for kids

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2 years

“The primary role of public health is to reduce harm to the public, and to protect the most vulnerable in society in particular. It should not be about promoting personal preference for the privileged” —⁦ @picardonhealth ⁩ ⁦ @globeandmail ⁩

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3 years

In Ontario, we have many, many different queues to get a vaccine That means a system that is both inefficient and inequitable -Wasted time navigating -Potential double-booking & missed appts -Access easiest for those who are IT savvy, connected, have time, and speak English

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2 years

Why have so few Ontarians received Paxlovid, a drug that can reduce the risk of hospitalization for those at higher risk of #covid ? Here are some of my observations as a family doc 🧵

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3 years

The most efficient, effective way to get vaccines in arms for those 5-11 years? School-based clinics, starting with those in communities with higher cases Do PHUs have a plan? Would love reporters digging into this

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2 years

Almost a third of students were absent at our local school @tdsb this week Sick kids Lost learning Parental time off work Grandparents at risk More COVID everywhere We need to bring back #MaskMandates

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@tara_kiran

3 years

1. I've spent some time reviewing NACI's AZ recommendations today Here's why I think I will end up recommending AZ to the vast majority of my patients 40+ after an informed discussion (For context, I live & practice in TO)🧵

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3 years

Most of the AZ doses set to expire have already been distributed to small pharmacies & primary care clinics. If we don’t want to waste, using them for second doses is probably the only practical option. Those who had their 1st dose should be able to make an informed decision

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2 years

I wish @globeandmail had published a four-page opinion piece from Dr Allison McGeer on the important role of vaccines in reducing serious illness and death from COVID-19

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3 years

I’d love to see the Ontario government send an SMS and email to everyone 50+ who received a 2nd dose >6 Mo ago, asking them to get their 3rd dose, explaining why it’s important, how they can book, and where to find more info This should be possible with data from COVAXON

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@tara_kiran

4 months

Getting ready to start my day doing a job I still love. Being a family doctor Twenty years later, I would choose it again.

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3 years

With sky-high case counts, we decided to get our kids (8 and 11) their 2nd COVID vaccine today, ~4wks from their 1st dose An 8 wk interval was initially recommended b/c of theoretically lower myocarditis risk & better/longer immunity We opted for non-theoretical benefit NOW

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@tara_kiran

1 year

Everyone in Canada should have a family doctor, NP or primary care team they can see regularly when they need to Let’s set the goal and enact bold reforms to achieve it People in Canada are ready

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3 years

Seems like an appropriate time to re-share this article

Doug Ford’s ‘Director Of Pandemic Response’ Was a Private Health Lobbyist For Shoppers Drug Mart

Shoppers Drug Mart and other private health companies have been lobbying for COVID-19 contracts, public health advocates say

pressprogress.ca

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2 years

Primary care is the front door of the health care system But for too many people in Canada, that front door is now closed In my latest commentary @CMAJ , I propose some bold reforms to keep the door wide open 🧵 1/

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3 years

There seems to be a perception among the public that Pfizer is better than Moderna. Not true! Both have similar efficacy in trials and similar safety profile. Both use mRNA technology. Both are excellent choices. Really.

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2 years

Primary care is the foundation of the healthcare system Like a good building foundation, we forget about it when it’s working well It’s unseen, unsexy, and no one really wants to spend extra on it But, when it starts to crumble, the whole home can give way 🧵

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2 years

I've been thinking a lot about the patients in my practice who still say no to the COVID vaccine They are not anti-vaxxers Most have difficult lives—newcomers, BIPOC, histories of homelessness, trauma, poverty They (reasonably) mistrust gov't & are victims of misinformation

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@tara_kiran

3 years

If someone in your household tests positive for COVID-19 (by RAT or PCR), please self-isolate for 10 days—regardless of your vaccination status Unfortunately the advice on the @ONThealth website is outdated Instead, use this algorithm 👇🏽

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3 years

Every day I'm amazed at how many Ontarians step up to get vaccinated—first with one dose and now two—despite a system that is chaotic, confusing, and at times simply unfair Thanks to you, things are moving in the right direction

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@tara_kiran

3 years

Emotional as the youngest member of our family got his vaccine today Grateful to everyone who made this happen 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 #teamtorontokids #vaccinateTO

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In 2002, I graduated from medical school and chose to specialize in family medicine. Why? At the core, I loved the idea of nurturing relationships to support people and communities. 21 years later, I still love what I do. ♥️♥️♥️ Happy #WorldFamilyDoctorDay !

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3 years

OK, I'm at a loss. It's time for the province to change its tune on rapid testing in schools. We need all the tools in the toolbox

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@tara_kiran

3 years

Pure joy to call my patients 80+ this evening and offer them an appointment at our #COVIDVaccine clinic @UnityHealthTO Most were surprised to get the call. All were eager. A few had q'ns that were easily answered. #primarycare #relationships

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@tara_kiran

3 years

There is an unfortunate narrative out there that family docs are not seeing patients in person and that this is leading to a rise in ED visits The *real* story is so much more nuanced Yes, some patients are struggling with timely access—but there are many factors at play 🧵

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@tara_kiran

3 years

At our clinic, we've been hearing a lot of concerns from patients about the AZ vaccine. Many are reluctant to take it at first but feel confident after a short discussion with their family doctor. Here is what I review during that conversation 🧵 1/

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@tara_kiran

3 years

With a record number of cases and rising ICU admissions, it pains me that there is so much AZ in the freezer It's time NACI & Ontario opened up AZ use to more age groups. People are capable of making an informed decision, weighing the growing benefits against the minuscule risks

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@tara_kiran

3 years

I've heard anecdotally that some family physicians are still taking a virtual-first approach, triaging who comes in-person It's time to switch to a patient-directed approach—where patients can tell the receptionist what they prefer (See: via @CMAJBlogs )

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3 years

As a doctor & mom, I'd love a plan that re-introduces in-person learning with strategies that minimize community spread: -better ventilation -more outdoor ed -use of rapid tests -more effective case/contact management -higher teacher:student ratio Is any of this on the table?

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2 years

Today, our 14 yo got her booster. She walked into our local pharmacy and got it by herself 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 to #LawlorPharmcy @KyroMaseh who made it super easy I feel good knowing she's reduced her risk of getting COVID, missing school & transmitting COVID to others

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3 years

I want to start by acknowledging the confusion and frustration that the latest NACI statement has caused those who got the AZ vaccine—and the pharmacists and primary care clinicians supporting them As I write, I know many are on the phone rescheduling appts A few thoughts 🧵1/

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3 years

The UK has vaccinated 4x as many people as Canada A key ingredient in their secret sauce? #primarycare GPs have administered roughly 75% of all vaccines in the UK #trust #relationships

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Last autumn NHS leaders predicted 20% of all Covid jabs would be administered from general practice centres. We’re nearly half way through the programme and the figure remains around 75%. Track record, local, trust. General practice needs to be supported to keep going.

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3 years

Mental health and addictions are inextricably linked to the social determinants of health This is borne out by research and also my own clinical experience Take these examples from my own practice 🧵

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1 year

Yesterday was #MatchDay , when graduating med students are selected into a residency program Sadly, more than 250 family medicine residency spots went unfilled nationally. 😭😭😭 This does not bode well in a time when >6.5 million people already don't have a family doc or NP.

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1 year

In 2021, family docs were being blamed for seeing too many patients virtually, purportedly causing more people to visit the ED Our latest research @JAMANetworkOpen @ICESOntario shows that simply was NOT true 🧵 w/ @RickGlazier1 @DrMichaelGreen1

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2 years

Are you confused about #COVID ? How do you know when you have it? Who can get a test? When to use a RAT? When to call a doctor? You're not alone. We @UofTFamilyMed @OntarioCollege have pulled together answers to common COVID Q's Here's a rundown 🧵

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3 years

I’ll end though as I started, acknowledging those who stepped up to take AZ—helping us achieve the highest rate of 1st dose coverage in the world—and the pharmacies and primary care offices answering their calls right now. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

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3 years

Proud of our team ⁦ @UnityHealthTO ⁩ ⁦ @UofTFamilyMed ⁩ who have vaccinated 30 shelter programs and 3 congregate living buildings in TO for a total of 1350 first doses to shelter residents and 125 to shelter staff! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

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2 years

Hey primary care, There are new drugs that we can prescribe to (select) adults with COVID in the community Check out this useful 2-pager developed by our pharmacists Brenda Chang, Doret Cheng, Sharan Lail & Beth Leung at St. Mike's @UnityHealthTO @UofTFamilyMed Please share!

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3 years

Everyone is worried about the new variant, Delta What can we do about it? At our session this morning, Peter Juni @COVIDSciOntario had two clear messages: -prioritize 2nd doses where the Delta-variant is spreading (e.g. Brampton, Peel, Toronto) -reduce inter-regional travel

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@tara_kiran

3 years

If we want to vaccinate more people quickly, we need to give more vaccine to primary care Agree with ⁦ @BogochIsaac ⁩ in this ⁦ @CBCNews ⁩ article I’d add that giving more vaccine to primary care would also lead to a more equitable rollout

Here's how many COVID-19 vaccines Ontario can administer daily | CBC News

Ontario's top doctor boasted the province could deliver 500,000 COVID-19 vaccines per day if supply allowed. CBC News checked with every public health unit and confirmed the number is actually far...

www.cbc.ca

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2 years

To start, there has been too little public communication about treatments available, who qualifies & where they can access it We’ve tried to fill this gap with resources like this one via But we need a big multi-channel campaign

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@tara_kiran

3 years

I know some parents are reasonably worried about the risk of myocarditis following COVID-19 vaccination for children 5 to 11 Here's what we know about the risk and why experts think it will be much LOWER in this age group than with teens/adults 🧵

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2 years

Thanks to colleagues ⁦ @cdavidnaylor ⁩ ⁦ @DrFahadRazak ⁩ and Art Slutsky for countering the misinformation published in last weekend’s ⁦ @globeandmail ⁩ Vaccines have reduced serious illness and death from COVID-19. Period.

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2 years

Public education is crucial b/c the meds are only effective if given within 5 days of symptoms. And most people have received the message to not bother the healthcare system if they have symptoms and can manage at home. Now we want *some* people to call us ASAP

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2 years

You just found out your child has COVID. What should you do? How can you best care for your child? When should you call the doctor or take them to the ED? Our latest resource provides the answers 🧵

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How is that >98% of Danes have a GP? Part of the answer lies in their approach to training physicians. Here's a summary of some of what I've learned on my trip to Denmark 🇩🇰 🧵 (the photo here is a wall of some of the 170+ residents trained at the practice I visited)

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3 years

Special day at our community vaccine clinic run by Regent Park CHC ⁦ @FredVictorTO ⁩ ⁦ @UnityHealthTO ⁩ We hit 10,000 doses—and I got to end my shift vaccinating an extra special someone (dose 2!)

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3 years

We know that a recommendation from a trusted healthcare provider goes a long way towards building vaccine confidence That's why @NoahIvers and I drafted this letter to send to our patients, encouraging parents to say YES to the #covidvaccine for their kids age 5 to 11

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2 years

To date, we’ve used a paltry ~3% of Ontario’s supply of Paxlovid. There is lots of room for better

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3 years

Is it because community case counts aren't high enough for the tests to pick up enough cases to make it worthwhile? Well, if that's the argument then it makes even less sense to support rapid testing of vaccinated adults in workplaces

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3 years

I worry that we will once again have too many vaccines in freezers instead of arms - when we know speed saves lives. Why do we need to wait for an online booking system when our central database is ready & we have other ways to book. And why the delay?

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3 years

Is it because we have done everything we can to keep schools safe? No. We have masks, some distancing, some improvements in ventilation but still large class sizes and plenty of covid circulating in the community (figure via @dgurdasani1 )

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3 years

Is it because the tests are in low supply or too expensive to purchase? No. My understanding is the feds are purchasing and distributing the rapid tests to provinces

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@tara_kiran

2 years

Most people who become infected with COVID can recover at home without any treatment But there are now medications doctors can prescribe to keep high-risk folks from getting seriously ill Which meds? Who can get them? We break it down in our latest @

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@tara_kiran

3 years

If you have any symptoms--even if they are mild and even if you are doubly vaccinated--please self-isolate Get a PCR test if available If no PCR test is available, continue to isolate while you have symptoms (even if a RAT is negative)

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2 years

Current ED woes relate to: -a surge in respiratory viruses (eg RSV) -understaffing in ED and hospitals -understaffing in LTC and home care (leading to high ALC rates) -limited hospital capacity to start Let’s stop blaming family doctors

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2 years

5 million Canadians don't have a primary care home and that's a huge problem But arguing about whether we need more family docs OR more NPs in primary care to "fix" the problem is the wrong debate and a false choice We need BOTH—and a whole lot more 🧵

Opinion: Nearly 15 per cent of Canadians don’t have a family doctor, but the solution isn’t hiring...

A rise in the number of doctors in Canada has not necessarily translated into an increase in family-doctor availability

www.theglobeandmail.com

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@tara_kiran

3 years

Humbled to be named alongside so many people I respect and grateful to the 1000’s who have been part of the vaccination effort—scientists, healthcare workers, administrators, community leaders, advocates, volunteers & all who rolled up their sleeve 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

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2 years

*NEW* Our latest study @AnnFamMed @RickGlazier1 shows that team-based primary care, coupled with payment reform, can improve patient outcomes & reduce ED use We desperately need to expand team-based primary care in Canada (a mega 🧵)

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3 years

Fri, 815am - 8yo says he has a sore throat and runny nose These symptoms are NOT on the school screener but we knew he should still stay home 845am - we notified the school and asked for a take-home test kit 9am - picked up this kit from the school office (thx @MGHToronto )

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2 years

Cuts to med school enrolment in the 90’s resulted in Canada losing part of a generation of doctors Now nearly 1 in 6 family docs are 65+ and nearing retirement—with too few docs in the pipeline to take over More great reporting @kahowlett @globeandmail

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3 years

Is it because we don't have the person-power to package/distribute the kits and interpret/action the results? No. Even if PHUs are stretched, it seems like there are many eager community volunteers

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3 years

Is it because experts disagree on how rapid antigen tests should be used to keep schools safe? No. The federal testing and screening panel issued recommendations about rapid testing in schools in March 2021 (!)

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3 years

Is it because what we've done in schools has worked to keep out covid and related outbreaks No. There have already been plenty of cases and outbreaks in school with classes sent home and education disrupted

Toronto Star

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In the last two weeks alone, more than 1,500 cases have been reported in over 800 elementary, middle and high schools, including some 1,400 in students and 160 in staff.

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The latest policy @fordnation is not so much a failure to listen to science but a failure of common sense 3 days of paid sick leave isn’t going to help much when a typical isolation/quarantine is 10/14 days Without paid time off, many will go to work and so the virus spreads...

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A marginalized patient living in a hotspot didn’t know they were in a hotspot or that they were eligible to book a vaccine “I don’t want to wait in any lines. I just wanna come and get it from you when you have it” I didn't have vaccine but he left with an appt to get one

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3 years

Is it because of concerns about equity in access? Well, then implement a screening test strategy in all schools located in covid hotspots

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@tara_kiran

3 years

10. So if you're in the GTA or another region with medium or high covid transmission and are over 40 years of age and aren't shut-in at home all the time, the best vaccine is still the one that's first available to you

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@tara_kiran

3 years

Winter dressing is all about layering So is COVID protection Layer 1: Get your 1st/2nd/3rd doses of vaccine Layer 2: Wear good quality mask indoors Layer 3: Breathe fresh/filtered air Layer 4: Postpone or keep gatherings small @COVIDSciOntario

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2 years

Parents: this website is a great resource from @SickKidsNews that provides trustworthy advice on what to do when your child is sick They've just posted a new resource on using adult anti-fever tablets for kids h/t @allan_k_grillMD

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Primary care should be a legislated right. That >6.5 million people in Canada go without it is antithetical to the values people hold dear and the promise of Medicare Thanks @janephilpott for this terrific op-ed. I can’t wait to read your book!

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2 years

Things are changing fast. It's hard to keep up. Fear not. We have updated our resources based on new guidance issued by the province last week and the many questions we've received Here's a short summary 🧵 @OntarioCollege @UofTFamilyMed

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3 years

Is it because kids and parents already have easy access to PCR testing? Nope.

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Total health spending in Denmark 🇩🇰 is similar to Canada 🇨🇦, yet almost everyone in Denmark has access to primary care I'm here on a 9-day tour to learn how they make it work Today I met with Morten Petersen, CEO of , the Danish e-health platform 🧵

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@tara_kiran

3 years

85% of eligible Canadians fully vaccinated A kids vaccine approved in the US Low/declining cases in most regions Truly light over darkness Happy Diwali 🪔

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With new variants on the rise and a possible 3rd wave on the horizon, speed matters The faster we vaccinate, the more lives we save That's why we need to use all available resources—including family doctors My latest @TorontoStar

Why have family doctors been overlooked in vaccine rollout?

Family doctors and our teams administered more than half the flu shots in Ontario this season. Yet, they have been given no clear role in the most important vaccine rollout of our lifetime.

www.thestar.com

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I've been overcome with emotion these last few days immense sadness - for the lives lost anger - at our policy failures and their unequal impact frustration - still no #PaidSickDays guilt - could I have done more? hope - seeing so many colleagues working hard for better

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Not sure if you qualify for a booster vaccine dose in Ontario or what meds are considered immunosuppressants? @ONThealth has just released more specific guidance including a med list here:

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So how can we do better? There are the basic things—a public education campaign, a clearer website, easier-to-access centres But we also need to ramp up distribution channels Primary care professionals should be empowered to prescribe

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This headline is disappointing. Our research has shown repeatedly that the vast majority of family doc offices have been open to in-person visits through the pandemic Our team has been seeing +++ people with respiratory illness these last few weeks.

With ERs under strain, primary care also 'in crisis,' health experts warn | CBC News

With emergency room wait times soaring in Ontario, many doctors are sounding the alarm over the obstacles primary health care providers face in alleviating the strain on hospitals.

www.cbc.ca

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3 years

Thanks @globeandmail for sharing the stories of some of the >5000 Canadians who lost their life in 2020 due to an opioid overdose — too many of them in the prime of their lives.

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Fun fact: nearly every person in Denmark 🇩🇰 has the name of their GP (or group of GPs) on their healthcard It's an organized system where 98+% have access to primary care. How do they do it? One key lies in how GPs are organized. 🧵 (photos of Christian Folsach's practice)

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Wouldn’t it be great if every Canadian could get a family doctor with the same ease with which you register kids for public school? Think it’s a dream? It doesn’t have to be My latest oped @TorontoStar w/ @docdanielle

Build back better: Every Canadian should have a family doctor

Health systems founded on good primary care have better outcomes, lower costs and better equity. Why? At its core, good primary care means having a continuous relationship with a professional who...

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Humbled to be on the same list as so many who inspire me—like all-time greats @janephilpott @cdavidnaylor @AndreasLaupacis and next gen stars @jkwan_md @DanyaalRaza @chikastacypoet And of course my partner in life @IrfanDhalla Good thing I asked him out all those years ago

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Congrats to physicians on our 2021 Power List out today! Including inspiring doctors such as: @DrSamirSinha @dryiu_verna @sacha_bhatia @DrMakokis @CPHO_Canada @DreDFrancoeur @brettbel @ryanmeili @ddsv3 @AndreasLaupacis @chikastacypoet @jkwan_md

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In Ontario, access to Paxlovid is via select COVID clinical assessment centres People self refer or they can be referred by their family doc But the MoH website doesn’t make it easy to know where to go

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I have huge respect for the individuals working with NACI. Now, >15 mo into the pandemic, they really need to be supported by savvier comms. They would also benefit from welcoming more members of the public, pharmacists & primary care clinicians to their deliberations 10/

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Lots of discussion about burnout in healthcare What is one thing we can all do to help? Be extra kind Especially to nurses, clerical, and other support staff who often bear the brunt of patient frustration There are big system problems. It's not their fault.

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Nearly 70% of parents are keen to have their children age 5-11 get the Covid vaccine 👏🏽 Top reasons ✅protect their kids from COVID ✅protect others in their family ✅prevent missing in-person school ✅more comfort taking their kids to public places

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When you look up COVID clinical assessment centres you get a list of “COVID assessment centres” together with “COVID clinical assessment centres” Both types offer testing but it’s only the “clinical” centres that can provide COVID treatments

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What are the medical exemptions to #COVID vaccination? In short: -anaphylaxis or serious allergic rxn to COVID vaccine or its components AND review by allergist -myocarditis/pericarditis with 1st dose Some helpful guidance for providers on pg 5-6 here:

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Family medicine is often seen as a "lesser than" specialty. In truth, generalism is more and more needed yet harder and harder to practice. Family medicine needs respect, pay and support commensurate with its value via @thewalrus cc @UofTFamilyMed

Family Doctors’ Burnout Is about More than Their Workload | The Walrus

Many physicians believe there needs to be a reset in how they treat patients—and their own well-being

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Tara Kiran

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Delighted that @docdanielle will be our new Chair @UofTFamilyMed —and my new boss! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🎉🥳 A compassionate, visionary leader committed to equitable care. The perfect choice to lead our 1600+ faculty & ~300 residents to shape a better primary care system for all

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Our journey illustrates how important it is to give parents clear guidance on what to do if their kid has sx and provide easy access to PCR testing Felt super lucky to live in east TO where every school has school has take home tests thx to @MGHToronto @janinemccready + others

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What's a typical day in a GP practice in Denmark 🇩🇰 where 98%+ of people have access to primary care? Here's some of what I learned spending the day at a practice in Aarhus last month 🧵 (and yes, the space really is as beautiful as it looks in these photos!)

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