Teaching Medical Trainees to Choose Wisely in Dermatology
A team from the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine has developed case-based education videos to advance Choosing Wisely in Dermatology.
Canadians and Advance Care Planning: Understanding the Barriers
An article by Advance Care Planning Canada with Dr. Sandy Buchman on the barriers to advance care planning conversations.
Pandemic Highlights Low-Value Care
Opinion editorial on how avoiding low-value care will be integral beyond the pandemic as providers and health care systems catch up to provide necessary services.
Strengthening Canada’s Blood Supply
Over 190 hospitals have taken the Using Blood Wisely challenge, representing 66% of all transfused blood across the country.
Taking the National Meeting Online (Again)
Choosing Wisely Canada held its annual National Meeting online on May 12 and 13.
Using Health Care Resources Wisely Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic
CADTH and Choosing Wisely Canada release a new report highlighting recommendations to reduce low-value care now and beyond the pandemic.
Reducing Unnecessary Red Blood Cell Transfusions
Practice pointer featured in the BMJ on avoiding unnecessary red blood cell transfusions in hospitalized patients.
It’s Time to Talk About Serious Illness
An opinion editorial on three things you should know about serious illness conversations.
Avoiding Unnecessary Sedative Use
Practice pointer featured in the BMJ on non-pharmacological therapy as first line treatment for chronic insomnia.
Lenora Brace
Q&A with Lenora Brace on completing physical examinations on asymptomatic adults.