Of Special Note

 

 

• This toolbox has borrowed from multiple online resources that are easy to use and free

• These resources are documented at the bottom of each associated page and in the resources section of the toolbox

• Please consider this toolbox a broad resource for sexual and mental health for Canadian primary care trainees, it is not all inclusive and if you are ever unsure, ask your supervisor

• This toolkit is not a clinical guideline

• This toolkit does not replace the opinion of your supervisor

• This toolkit is meant to be used by Canadian trainees with the basic medical background/training to formulate thier own clinical judgements

• Each patient situation you encounter will have to be considered on an individual basis and management ultimately based on your clinical judgment. This is especially relevant in regards to treating adolescents (13-17yo) vs. young adults (18-25yo) in regards to mental and sexual health

• Remember to always think of whether you need to consult with Children’s Aid Society (CAS) if a child is under the age of 16yo

• This toolkit is not for the use of the general public and does not replace the opinion of a patient's Doctor/Nurse/Primary Care Provider

• This toolkit was last updated May 2013 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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