The Rourke Baby Record (RBR) is an evidence-based health supervision guide for physicians and other health care providers caring for children in the first five years of life. Its goal has always been to ensure that health care providers have up-to-date evidence and information to provide effective care for children in Canada.
The RBR is available to download at no charge for all health professionals.
The Rourke Baby Record website includes:
The RBR was originally developed in 1979 by Drs. Leslie and James Rourke, (Professors emeriti of Family Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland). The latest revision was completed in January 2020 in collaboration with:
Dr. Li and her team were assisted in the evidence review process by the McMaster Evidence Review and Synthesis Team.
The Rourke Baby Record Committee is affiliated with the CPS. The Rourke Baby Record is endorsed by the CPS, the College of Family Physicians of Canada and Dietitians of Canada; and is supported by the Government of Ontario.
Last updated: Oct 1, 2021