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Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) – Stay on Schedule web application

What you will find here: A guide for taking hormonal oral contraception after a missed or extended dose.

Go to https://www.sexandu.ca/contraception/stay-on-schedule/

Stay on Schedule – Sex & U

When taking hormonal contraception, it can be difficult to stay on schedule. If you have missed a dose or forgot to take your birth control method on time, there may be measures you can take to reduce your risk of pregnancy. Answer a few questions to see recommendations that are based on your specific situation.


Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC)

The SOGC is one of Canada’s oldest national specialty organizations. Established in 1944, the Society’s mission is to promote excellence in the practice of obstetrics and gynaecology and to advance the health of women through leadership, advocacy, collaboration, and education.

  1. Go to google.ca
  2. Search “SOGC Canadian Contraception Consensus guidelines” and click on the most up to date guideline available.

The North American Menopause Society (Position Statements & Reports)

The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) is North America’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the health and quality of life of all women during midlife and beyond through an understanding of menopause and healthy aging

Go to http://www.menopause.org/publications/professional-publications/position-statements-other-reports

NAMS Position Statements & Reports, Physician & Practitioner Menopause Information | The North American Menopause Society, NAMS

Looking for menopause information? The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) develops position statements and reports about clinical issues relating to women at midlife and beyond – published in the NAMS menopause journal, Menopause.

British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC)

The BC Centre for Disease Control provides provincial and national leadership in disease surveillance, detection, treatment, prevention and consultation.

  1. Go to http://www.bccdc.ca/
  2. Click on the tab for “Health Professionals”
  3. Under the “Search for a document” section enter “Guidelines and manuals” for “Health professionals” containing “STI” and then click on “Find resources”

BC Centre for Disease Control


CPBC – Professional Practice Policy #66 (Opioid Agonist Treatment)

What you will find here: Requirements for safe dispensing of medications used in the treatment of opioid use disorder.

  1. Go to http://www.bcpharmacists.org/
  2. Click on the “Resources” tab; “Professional Practice Policies and Guides”; and then specifically on the “Opioid Agonist Treatment” and related “PPP-66 Policy Guides” (Buprenorphine/Naloxone Maintenance Treatment, Methadone Maintenance Treatment, Slow Release Oral Morphine Maintenance) links.

College of Pharmacists of British Columbia | Better health through excellence in pharmacy.

The College of Pharmacists of British Columbia receives its authority from – and is responsible for administering – provincial pharmacy legislation. Our job is to protect public health by registering pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, and licensing the places where they practice.


SwitchRx – The Online Medication Switching Tool (Antipsychotics)

What you will find here: Guide for adjusting psychotropic treatment regimens. Features suggested tapering and titration schedules, clinical tips, detailed information on drug pharmacokinetics, and other precautions.

Go to https://switchrx.ca/ and click on relevant tab (e.g. switching antipsychotics)

SwitchRx: Switching Medications

If SwitchRx has been a useful tool for your practice, you may want to deepen your understanding of how to better diagnose mental illness and prescribe or switch psychotropic medications. This is how PsychedUpCME, an accredited educational program can help.


Kelty Eating Disorders

What you will find here:  The BC Children’s Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre is a provincial resource centre that provides mental health and substance use information, resources, help with system navigation, and peer support to children, youth and their families from across BC.

  1. Go to https://keltyeatingdisorders.ca
  2. Click on “Resources” and under “User Type” select “Healthcare Professionals”, and then select “BC Clinical Practice Guidelines” from the list provided.

Home – Kelty Eating Disorders

Kelty Eating Disorders connects you with resources and information for every stage of the eating disorder journey.


Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance (CADDRA)

CADDRA is an independent, not-for-profit, resource organization for medical, healthcare and research professionals with an interest in the field of ADHD.

What you will find here: Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance guidelines for management of ADHD.

  1. Go to caddra.ca
  2. From the “Guidelines” drop down menu select “Download Guidelines” or 
  3. From the “Resources” drop down menu select “Medication Updates,” “Medication Charts,” or “Psychosocial Chart” if applicable.

CADDRA | The Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance

CADDRA is an independent, not-for-profit, resource organization for medical, healthcare and research professionals with an interest in the field of ADHD. We do not have any health professionals on staff to diagnose or to answer questions. If you are seeking these services, please consult your healthcare professional.


Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) and International Society for Bipolar Disorders (ISBD)

What you will find here: CANMAT focuses on mood and anxiety disorders, providing up-to-date scientific information, treatment guidelines and educational opportunities for clinicians as well as clear and useful information about symptoms and treatments for patients and families.

  1. Go to http://canmat.org
  2. Click on Resources for:  “Health Professionals”
  3. Click on “Guidelines” select the desired guideline or resource

CANMAT | home

In September, 2016, CANMAT published its revised treatment guidelines for the management of major depressive disorder.