Practice Evidence for Informed Practice Conference Brochure

Getting Practical fora Better PracticeThe Alberta College of Family Physicians (ACFP) is pleased to present the inaugural PracticalEvidence for Informed Practice conference. Led by the expert team that brings you Tools forPractice, the Practical Evidence for Informed Practice conference brings together clinical leadersto speak on the latest findings that can affect your practice and how you treat your patients.The multidisciplinary event will focus on relevant, evidence-based, and thought-provoking topicsin health care. The Conference is applicable to a variety of disciplines including physicians,pharmacists, nurses, nurse practitioners, and other health care professionals, and will highlightfocused reviews that combine evidence, experience, and patient values.VENUETHE MATRIX HOTELMatrix Hotel combines the sleek sophistication of custom-designed furnishings with the simplistic beautyof natural materials to produce an environment that is both elegant and serene. Situated in the heartof downtown Edmonton, Matrix Hotel is conveniently located close to light rail transit, the Legislaturebuildings and affiliated provincial government buildings, financial and corporate towers and Edmonton’sextensive river valley park system.AccommodationsGuests of the Practical Evidence for Informed Practice conference will receive a conference rate of $135/night. When booking your accommodations please reference “Alberta College of Family Physicians”.Matrix Hotel Edmonton10640-100 Avenue780-429-2861866-465-8150www.matrixedmonton.comAdvancing

schedule at a glanceFRIDAY, OCTOBER 12TIME AGENDA ITEM PRESENTER13:00 REGISTRATION13:20 WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS13:30 What’s New, What’s True, and What’s Poo?13:5014:10How Well Does It Really Work? The Good, theBad, and The UglyTired, Agitated, Sad, Anxious, or Hiccups:Anti-psychotics Will Cure All That Ails Ya’14:30 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS14:50 REFRESHMENT BREAK15:1015:30Benefits, Harms, and Controversies WithHPV VaccineHappy News About Melancholy Meds(Anti-depressants)15:50 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS16:10A Pixie Dabbied in a Riva of Atrial Fib:New Anti-coagulants16:30 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS17:00 FRIDAY NIGHT SOCIAL EVENTMIKE ALLAN,MIKE KOLBERJAMESMCCORMACKDAVID GARDNERAMEETA SINGHDAVID GARDNERTAMMYBUNGARDFriday Night Social Event(5-7 PM) Unwind at the end of the day and enjoy some lightappetizers while you collaborate and network with your fellowpeers.Planning CommitteeThe Practical Evidence for Informed Practice conference planningcommittee has worked hard to ensure ACFP’s inaugural event isrelevant and informative. With each member bringing a uniqueperspective to the development of the program, the PracticalEvidence for Informed Practice is certain to affect change amongvarious practice settings.Michael R. Kolber BSc, MD, CCFP, MSc (Chair)G. Michael Allan MD, CCFPCarmen Gingles MD, CCFPTony Nickonchuk BSc. Pharm., RPh. APAacfp supportJyll WardSusan Wong ArmstrongacfpThe ACFP is proud to present the Practical Evidence for InformedPractice Conference. The Conference is the next logicalprogression for its Evidence Based Medicine and ContinuousSATURDAY, OCTOBER 13TIME AGENDA ITEM PRESENTER07:45 BREAKFAST08:25 INTRODUCTIONS08:30Us vs. Them: The Patient-Caregiver Disconnectand ReconnectMIKE ALLAN,JAMESMCCORMACK,TONYNICKONCHUK08:50 Ready, FIRE, Aim: A1c Targets MIKE ALLAN09:10Gluco-Be-Gone and Other New Antihyperglycemics:Do They Work and Are TheyWorth It?09:30 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS09:50 REFRESHMENT BREAK10:10What’s Old Is New Again: Revisiting Some ReevolvingIssues in HypertensionSCOTTKLARENBACHRAJ PADWAL10:30 The Pains in Managing Pain in the Elderly LOREN REGIER10:50 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS11:1011:30Bio-identical Hormones: Completely Differentand Exactly the SameWhy Repeating Bone Mineral Densities and LipidLevels Leads to Repeated Confusion11:50 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS12:10 LUNCH13:0013:20Using Proteinuria and Reduced GlomerularFiltration Rate to Identify High Risk Patients inYour PracticeAntibiotics for Common Respiratory Tract Infections -What to Use (When Needed) and for How Long13:40 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS14:00 Controversies in Breast Cancer Screening14:20 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS14:50 Wrap upCHRISTINAKOROWNYKJAMESMCCORMACKMARCELLOTONELLICHRISTINAKOROWNYKMARCELLOTONELLIProfessional Development (CPD) program initiative, whichincludes ACFP’s CPD Roadshows and Tools for Practice.Tools for Practice is a valuable service for our members. Thebiweekly articles summarize medical evidence on a clinicalquestion with a focus on information that can modify yourday to day practice.Tools for Practice is coordinated by Dr. G. Michael Allan(Mike), Associate Professor in the University of AlbertaDepartment of Family Medicine.

practical evidence for informed practiceconference registration(Online registration available at www.regonline.ca/practicalevidence2012)TITLE FIRST NAME MIDDLE LAST NAMEOCCUPATION COMPANY COUNTRYSTREET ADDRESS CITY PROVINCE/STATE POSTAL CODE/ZIP( ) ( ) ( )WORK PHONE EXTENSION CELL PHONE( )FAXEMAILREGISTRANT FEESFULL CONFERENCEEarly Bird Rate(GST not included)After Early Bird Date(September 5, 2012)ACFP Member ❍ $325.00 ❍ $375.00Non-Member rate ❍ $350.00 ❍ $400.00Family Medicine Resident ❍ $175.00 ❍ $175.00Medical Student ❍ $100.00 ❍ $100.00RSVP–Friday Night Social Event (5-7 PM)❍ I will attend❍ I will not attendDo you have any dietary restrictions?❍ Yes❍ NoIf yes (please specify) ________________________________How did you hear about the PEIP Conference?❍ Roadshow❍ Tools for Practice Article❍ ACFP PEIP Conference Email❍ President’s Message❍ ACFP websiteOther website (please specify) ___________________________________________________Registration Fee Total $________GST $________Total Registration Amount $________register earlyRegister before Sunday, August 12and get your name entered for adraw to win an iPad3!PAYMENT Visa MC Cheque (Please make cheque payable to: Alberta College of Family Physicians)Name on Credit Card (as it appears) PLEASE PRINT Credit Card #Expiry DatePlease mail registration form and payment to:Alberta College of Family Physicians#370, 10403-172 StreetEdmonton, AB T5S 1K9ACFP GST #10695 3821 RT0001.SignatureOther ways to registerBy Fax/Email: Fax form to 780-488-2396 or email to info@acfp.ca.Register online at www.regonline.ca/practicalevidence2012The ACFP respects your privacy and is committed to keeping personal information confidential. The information required on this form is forinternal purposes only, to register delegates, and the financial information is used to process applicable fees. This information will not beused or disclosed for purposes other than for the purpose it was collected.

conference PresentersG. Michael Allan MD, CCFPAssociate Professor & Director ofEBM, Department of Family Medicine,University of AlbertaTammy Bungard BSP, PharmD. AMSProgram Director, University of AlbertaHospital, Associate Professor, Divisionof Cardiology, Department of Medicine,University of AlbertaDavid Gardner PharmD, MSc,Professor, Department of Psychiatry,Dalhousie UniversityScott Klarenbach MD, MSc, FRCPCAssociate Professor, University ofAlberta, AHFMR / Alberta InnovatesPopulation Health InvestigatorMichael R. Kolber BSc, MD, CCFP, MScAssociate Professor, Department ofFamily Medicine, University of AlbertaChristina Korownyk MD, CCFPAssistant Professor, Department ofFamily Medicine, University of AlbertaJames McCormack PharmD.Professor, Faculty of PharmaceuticalSciences, University of British ColumbiaTony Nickonchuk BSc. Pharm., RPh. APAPharmacy Manager, Walmart Pharmacy#1068Raj Padwal MD, FRCPCAssociate Professor, Department ofMedicine, Clinical Pharmacology andGeneral Internal Medicine,University of AlbertaLoren Regier BSP, BAProgram Coordinator, RxFiles AcademicDetailing Program, Saskatoon CityHospitalAmeeta Singh BMBS(UK), MSc, FRCPCMedical Director, AHS-Edmonton STIClinic, Clinical Professor, Division ofInfectious Diseases, University of AlbertaMarcello Tonelli MD, SM, FRCPCCanada Research Chair in OptimalCare of Chronic Kidney Disease AlbertaKidney Disease Network, Department ofMedicine, University of AlbertaFOR FURTHER INFORMATIONAlberta College of Family Physicians#370, 10403-172 Street | Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1K9Conference contact: Susan Wong ArmstrongPhone: 780-488-2395 | Email: susan.wongarmstrong@acfp.caAlberta College of Family PhysiciansCentre 170, 370, 10403-172 StreetEdmonton, AB T5S 1K9Phone: 780.488.2395Fax: 780.488.2396Toll Free: 1.800.36.0607 (Alberta Only)info@acfp.cawww.acfp.ca