ECHO Program: Chronic Pain, Rheumatology & Hepatitis (Ontario)

Hi all,
The ECHO sessions are excellent in that it uses the hub and spoke model increasing access to clinical experts.They also have ECHO sessions on Mental Health and Addictions, Child and Youth Mental Health and Pediatric, in addition to the 3 mentioned by Seema (Chronic Pain and Opioids, Rheumatology and Hepatitis C).

Below is a link to another program run by the University of Toronto, CPD called "Safer Opioid Prescribing" :

www.cpd.utoronto.ca/opioidprescribing/

The new curriculum reflects the much-anticipated update to the Canadian Guideline for Opioids for Chronic Pain.
The sessional dates for this Fall's 3-part webinar series are as follows:

Part 1 - Sept. 18, 2017, 7 pm. Assessing Complex Chronic Pain
Part 2 - Oct. 17, 2017, 7 pm. Prescribing Opioids for Complex Chronic Pain
Part 3 - Nov. 13, 2017, 7 pm. Addressing Opioid Challenges and Addiction

Link to details on the webinars : www.cpd.utoronto.ca/opioidprescribing/webinars/

Regards,
Samim

Hi Everyone,

I came across this interesting program, and wanted to share this information for those managing highly complex patients (including chronic pain patients). Each participant has an opportunity to present a case to a specialist team - what a great way to collaborate on your patient's care!

Would be interested to hear if there are similar programs in other provinces/territories. Please share any details you may have!

Kind regards,
Seema

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ECHO links primary care providers from across the province with each other and with a specialist team during weekly videoconference sessions. Participants gain knowledge, skills and support for management of complex, chronic conditions. The 2 hour sessions are CME accredited and include a short didactic followed by de-identified case presentations by ECHO participants. Case presenters are provided with a list of recommendations and all participants gain from case discussions and shared knowledge.

ECHO sessions can be easily accessed using a web based link. Sessions may be attended by any member of the inter-professional team including Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Pharmacists. ECHO Ontario is funded by the MOHLTC. There is no fee to register.

For more information about ECHOs in Ontario please visit www.echoontario.ca
To register for any of these ECHOs, please click on a registration link below.

Hepatitis (Mondays 12-2) www.echoontario.ca/Register/Hepatitis-C.aspx
Chronic Pain (Thurs. 12:30-2:30) www.echoontario.ca/Register/Chronic-Pain.aspx
Rheumatology (Fridays 12-2) www.echoontario.ca/Register/Rheumatology.aspx