BreakFree fracture liaison service was launched at QEH in P.E.I. and is run by an NP. It's the first program of its kind in the province for those at a higher risk for osteoporosis. Through a fracture liaison service, the NP identifies potential candidates, such as those over the age of 50 who previously broke a bone and start proper treatment and to follow-up as they heal. The service saves the healthcare system money by preventing hospitalizations and reducing the need for rehabilitation programs or LTC admissions. The program’s well received and saw about 280 patients since the service started in Jan. The program started concurrently in Chilliwack, B.C., where a BreakFree Fracture Liaison Service nurse was hired to implement the program.
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August 11, 2022