Position statements / practice points
April 26, 2024
Nova Scotia prioritizes optimal diabetes management at school
Topic(s): Advocacy, Chronic and complex conditions, Paediatric practice, Position statements / practice points, Public education
Parents of children with type 1 diabetes in Nova Scotia now have more choice about their child’s insulin regimen thanks to a provincial policy that expands the care students can receive at school. The policy—fully implemented for the… Read more
March 21, 2024
Community paediatricians ideally situated to hold discussions on advance care planning
Topic(s): Chronic and complex conditions, Paediatric practice, Position statements / practice points
This post was written by Dr. Michael Hill, a community paediatrician in Newmarket, Ontario. As a community paediatrician with a special interest in the care of children with medical complexity, topics like “goals of care” and… Read more
January 31, 2024
As safe as necessary: A new approach to play
Topic(s): Mental health, Paediatric practice, Position statements / practice points, Safety and injury prevention
“We know that risky play is very helpful for physical health: Kids are more active and improve their motor skills, for example. It is also beneficial for mental health, including better self-esteem and better friendships and interactions with… Read more
November 24, 2022
We need to talk: Rethinking our relationship with screens
Topic(s): Position statements / practice points
The pandemic upended family life in all manner of ways, with increased digital media use and exposure by children and their parents being one of the most dramatic. Screens were enlisted for socializing and work as never before, and while much of this… Read more
April 14, 2021
Severe vaping-related illnesses and injuries: Why reporting matters
Topic(s): Position statements / practice points, Public education
Initially presented by the industry as a smoking cessation tool for adults, e-cigarettes (or vapes) have become increasingly popular among adolescents, the majority of whom did not previously smoke cigarettes. In 2019, according to Health Canada… Read more
April 14, 2021
Let’s talk about vaping
Topic(s): Position statements / practice points, Public education
It’s 5:30 p.m. I’m an hour behind schedule in clinic. Noah (not his real name), a 16-year-old transgender boy with gender dysphoria, chronic suicidal ideation, and a severe nicotine use disorder is my last patient of the day. “Noah,… Read more
October 24, 2018
New ADHD statements aimed at helping primary care providers improve diagnosis and treatmentAdapted from a commentary by Dr. Stacey Bélanger, originally published in Paediatrics & Child Health
Topic(s): Position statements / practice points
Three new position statements on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder will help primary care providers diagnose and treat this prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder. Read more
June 14, 2018
The CPS Fetus and Newborn CommitteeUpcoming works revealed
Topic(s): Position statements / practice points
In my new role as chair, I promise to keep you apprised and informed about the topics on the committee’s agenda. When a document is likely to significantly affect the approach to patient care, I will do my best to alert you. If you have topics… Read more
January 11, 2018
Treating newborn drug withdrawal by getting back to nature
Topic(s): Position statements / practice points
As the saying goes, sometimes less is more. In the case of caring for newborns exposed to opioids in pregnancy, getting back to nature and promoting skin-to-skin care and breastfeeding is just what this doctor ordered. Read more
June 30, 2014
Toward a healthier and more just society for children and families
Topic(s): Advocacy, Position statements / practice points
Dr. Andrew Lynk, CPS President, greeted delegates to the CPS Annual Conference in Montreal with inspiring words about his vision for a more healthy and just society for children and youth in Canada. If you weren’t at the conference, you can… Read more
Last updated: Aug 9, 2017