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Follow-up of Colorectal Polyps or Cancer • Full Guideline (PDF 297K)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (2011) • Full Guideline (PDF 788K)
• Summary (PDF 224K)
• Appendix A - Patient Care Flow Sheet (PDF 106K)
• Appendix B - Prescription Medication Table for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (PDF 230K)
• Appendix C - Medical Indications for Home Oxygen for Stable COPD Patients (PDF 161K)
• Appendix D - COPD Flare-up Action Plan (PDF 166K)
• Appendix E - Antibiotic Treatment Recommendations for Acute Exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD) (PDF 179K)
• COPD - A Guide for Patients (PDF 112K)
Frailty in Older Adults – Early Identification and Management (2008) • Full Guideline (PDF 1.4M)
• Summary (PDF 261K)
• CSHA Clinical Frailty Scale (PDF 59K)
• Appendix A - Seniors Assessment Tool (PDF 137K)
• Appendix B - Sample Care Plan Template (PDF 135K)
• Appendix C - Medication Review (PDF 128K)
• No Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Form (PDF)
Mammography - Protocol for the Use of Diagnostic Facilities (2007) • Full Guideline (PDF 121K)
Overweight and Obese Adults - Diagnosis and Management (2011) • Full Guideline (PDF 1.1M)
• Appendix A - Prescription Medication Table for the Treatment of Obesity in Adults (PDF 185K)
• Appendix B - Body Mass Index Chart (Adults) (PDF 266K)
Problem Drinking (2011) • Full Guideline (PDF 1.9M)
• Problem Drinking Part 1 - Screening and Assessment (PDF 610K)
• Appendix A - Standard Drink Size Illustration (PDF 321K)
• Alcohol Screening Note (PDF 259K)
• Problem Drinking Part 2 - Brief Intervention (PDF 427K)
• Brief Intervention Follow-up Note (PDF 224K)
• Problem Drinking Part 3 - Office Based Management of Alcohol Withdrawal and Prescribing Medications for Alcohol Dependence (PDF 255K)
• Appendix A - Prescription Medication Table for Alcohol Dependence (PDF 96K)
Vitamin D Testing Protocol (2010) • Full Protocol (PDF 211K)
• Summary (PDF 239K)
• Patient Guide (PDF 235K)

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