Urine dipsticks and urinalysis are often used to diagnose suspected urinary tract infections (UTIs). But they are often inaccurate in older adults, and the results lead to a cascade of unnecessary testing and antibiotic use. This happens in long-term care, primary care and emergency departments, and the resulting cascade frequently follows the patient across care settings.

Join Choosing Wisely Talks on November 18 at 1 p.m. ET for World Antimicrobial Awareness Week. Our panel of experts will discuss why low-value urine testing persists, the impact on antibiotic use, and system-wide strategies to improve practice.

Speakers:

• Dr. Jerome Leis, Infectious Diseases Physician, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Using Antibiotics Wisely Lead, Choosing Wisely Canada
• Dr. Janet Reynolds, Physician, Primary Care Co-Lead, Choosing Wisely Canada
• Julie Weir, Clinical Director Operations, Patient Flow and Ambulatory Care, Horizon Health and Long-Term Care Clinician Co-Lead, Choosing Wisely Canada

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