Hidden Harm: Understanding the Downstream Consequences of Overuse

Series: Choosing Wisely Talks
30 Oct 2024

12:00pm ET - 1:00pm ET

Hidden Harm: Understanding the Downstream Consequences of Overuse

30 Oct 2024

12:00pm ET - 1:00pm ET

Unnecessary tests, treatments, and procedures can lead to a cascade of follow-up appointments, referrals, and, at times, unintended harm. These downstream consequences are rarely discussed but can significantly impact patients. 

Join Choosing Wisely Talks on October 30 at 12 p.m. ET during Canadian Patient Safety Week for a conversation on reducing the hidden harms of overuse. Speakers will highlight personal experiences illustrating the impact of overuse and present strategies for improving patient safety.

Speakers:

  • Dr. Shannon Ruzycki, General Internist and Assistant Professor, University of Calgary
  • D’Arcy Duquette, Patient Partner, De-Implementation Research, Choosing Wisely Canada