Choosing Wisely Talks (80)

  • Choosing Wisely in the Emergency Department

    Series: Choosing Wisely Talks
    7 Jun 2023

    12:00pm ET - 1:00pm ET

    Join Choosing Wisely Talks on June 7 at 12 p.m. ET to discuss Choosing Wisely in the Emergency Department. Dr. Lucas Chartier and Dr. Tahara Bhate will share how to apply quality improvement strategies in the ED and more broadly in hospital settings to free up resources and alleviate pressures.

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  • Addressing Surgical Backlogs in Canada

    Series: Choosing Wisely Talks
    19 Apr 2023

    12:00pm ET - 1:00pm ET

    Join Choosing Wisely Talks on April 19 at 12 p.m. ET to discuss the current state of surgical backlogs in Canada. Experts will discuss the role of shared decision-making, system changes, and how we can work together to improve access to timely and high-quality surgical care

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  • Pharmacists’ Expanded Scope — and What it Means for Appropriate Prescribing

    Series: Choosing Wisely Talks
    22 Mar 2023

    12:00pm ET - 1:00pm ET

    On March 22 at 12 p.m. ET, Choosing Wisely Talks will discuss the widened scope of practice for pharmacists. Experts will discuss recent changes and future thinking around interprofessional collaboration in patient care.

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  • Learning the Science of Doing Less: Bringing Quality Improvement and Implementation Science Together

    Series: Choosing Wisely Talks
    8 Feb 2023

    12:00pm ET - 1:00pm ET

    Join Choosing Wisely Talks on February 8 at 12 p.m. ET to hear from the Choosing Wisely Canada scholars – four clinicians participating in a one-year program combining a core curriculum on quality improvement in reducing overuse and de-implementation research methodologies.

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  • Inappropriate Use of Antipsychotics in Long-Term Care

    Series: Choosing Wisely Talks
    25 Jan 2023

    12:00pm ET - 1:00pm ET

    Join an expert panel on January 25 at 12 p.m. ET to discuss inappropriate antipsychotic use in long-term care.

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  • Curbing Unnecessary Antibiotic Use

    Series: Choosing Wisely Talks
    22 Nov 2022

    12:00pm ET - 1:00pm ET

    Join us for Choosing Wisely Talks to reflect on what we’ve learned to date about antibiotics overprescribing and practical tips on managing respiratory tract infections.

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  • Reducing Overuse of Tests & Treatments: Has Canada Made Progress?

    Series: Choosing Wisely Talks
    10 Nov 2022

    12:00pm ET - 1:00pm ET

    In November’s Choosing Wisely Talks, we’ll discuss findings from the report, successful examples of quality improvement efforts, and the next steps in tackling this longstanding problem in Canadian health care.

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  • Managing Chronic Pain in Primary Care: Understanding the Options

    Series: Choosing Wisely Talks
    12 Oct 2022

    12:00pm ET - 1:00pm ET

    In October’s Choosing Wisely Talks, we’ll discuss options for managing chronic pain using the PEER's Simplified Chronic Pain Guideline. Drs. Tina Korownyk and Adrienne Lindblad will discuss management approaches and provide easy-to-use resources for patients and providers that encourage shared decision-making.

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  • Environmental Co-Benefits of Reducing Low-Value Care

    Series: Choosing Wisely Talks
    28 Sep 2022

    12:00pm ET - 1:00pm ET

    In September’s Choosing Wisely Talks, we’ll discuss the “co-benefits” of reducing low-value care and our environmental footprint. Experts will share perspectives on tackling climate change while delivering safe and quality care.

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  • Clearing the Air on Asthma and COPD

    Series: Choosing Wisely Talks
    8 Jun 2022

    12:00pm ET - 1:00pm ET

    Join Choosing Wisely Talks on June 8 at 12 p.m. ET to learn about the barriers to pulmonary function testing and how clinicians and patients can be supported to avoid overtreatment.

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