Choosing Wisely Talks (89)
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Addressing Surgical Backlogs in Canada
Series: Choosing Wisely Talks19 Apr 202312:00pm 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 Talks22 Mar 202312:00pm 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 Talks8 Feb 202312:00pm 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 Talks25 Jan 202312:00pm 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 Talks22 Nov 202212:00pm 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 Talks10 Nov 202212:00pm 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 Talks12 Oct 202212:00pm 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 Talks28 Sep 202212:00pm 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 Talks8 Jun 202212:00pm 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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Five Recommendations for Using Labs Wisely During Global Blood Tube and Other Resource Shortages
Series: Choosing Wisely Talks24 Feb 202212:00pm - 1:00pm
Join Choosing Wisely Talks on February 24 at 12 p.m. to learn more about the urgent need to use lab resources wisely.
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