Thanks for joining us virtually at Choosing Wisely Canada’s National Meeting. See below for available recordings from the two-day event. If you have any questions, reach out to events@choosingwiselycanada.org

Opening remarks by Dr. Wendy Levinson, Chair of Choosing Wisely Canada.

Note that this is the same link as the Opening Keynote at 9:00AM ET.

Leading From Where You Stand to Drive Improvement

Transforming healthcare doesn’t require a title – it requires intention, credibility, and connection. In this keynote, Dr. Chris Moriates illustrates how every clinician, educator, trainee, and staff member can “lead from where they stand” to improve care and drive meaningful change. Through engaging stories and evidence-based frameworks, participants will explore how to use power and influence effectively, as well as how to engage peers through credibility, shared purpose, and emotional resonance. Attendees will leave equipped with practical tools and renewed confidence to catalyze improvement in their own settings – no formal authority required.

Dr. Chris Moriates, Professor of Clinical Medicine, UCLA; Executive Director, Costs of Care

Learning Objectives:

• Describe how individuals can exercise leadership and influence to drive improvement, regardless of formal role, title, or position.
• Apply practical strategies for using power and influence, such as establishing credibility, finding common ground, and aligning evidence with audience readiness, to lead change in complex healthcare environments.
• Recognize and analyze real-world examples of effective peer leadership, illustrating how “leading from where you stand” can catalyze meaningful and sustainable improvement.

The Misinformation Pressure Test: A Practical Toolkit for Evidence-Aligned, Patient-Centred Care

Patients are increasingly influenced by online myths, commercial wellness claims, and algorithm-driven confusion. These pressures fuel requests for low-value tests and treatments and erode trust in clinical guidance. In this keynote, Dr. Shazma Mithani explores how misinformation shapes patient expectations, disrupts decision making, and strains healthcare resources. Through real clinical examples and a practical communication toolkit, she outlines how clinicians can respond effectively in the moment and how organizations like Choosing Wisely can strengthen a coordinated, credible public voice.

Dr. Shazma Mithani, Associate Clinical Professor, University of Alberta

Learning Objectives:

• Describe how misinformation shapes patient expectations, healthcare utilization, and the demand for low-value tests and treatments within current digital and social contexts.
• Apply practical, evidence-informed communication strategies to address misinformation in clinical encounters, support shared decision making, and strengthen patient trust.
• Identify opportunities for individual clinicians and healthcare organizations to work collectively in reducing the impact of misinformation and advancing resource stewardship.

Opening remarks by Dr. Wendy Levinson, Chair of Choosing Wisely Canada.

Note that this is the same link as the Morning Keynote at 9:00AM ET.

Choosing Wisely at Scale: Bridging Grassroots Momentum With System-Level Leadership to Drive Appropriate Care

In this session, Dr. Chris Simpson will draw on his experiences as a clinician leader and health care administrator to explore how health systems can better incorporate Choosing Wisely principles. He will highlight how aligning grassroots clinical efforts with organizational and government leadership could drive meaningful system-wide change in the Ontario context.

Dr. Chris Simpson, Executive Vice President (Acute and Hospital-Based Care) and Chief Medical Executive, Ontario Health

Learning Objectives:

• Describe how clinical, organizational, and government perspectives can be aligned to advance appropriateness in care delivery.
• Evaluate strategies to shift Choosing Wisely principles from a philosophy of care to a system-wide performance expectation.
• Outline how evolving technologies and patient behaviours can affect the demand for care.