Choosing Wisely Talks (87)
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Managing Dementia Without Antipsychotics
Series: Choosing Wisely Talks9 Feb 202212:00pm EST - 1:00pm EST
Choosing Wisely Talks on February 9 at 12 p.m. ET will feature Dr. Jennifer Watt, Geriatrician and Clinician-Scientist at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto. Dr. Watt will discuss non-medication interventions for treating behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia and provide practical advice on deprescribing.
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Managing Scarce Hospital Resources During Omicron
Series: Choosing Wisely Talks13 Jan 202212:00pm EST - 1:00pm EST
On January 13 at 12 p.m. ET, Choosing Wisely Talks will host a special panel discussion on reducing low-value tests and activities during the Omicron wave. Experts will discuss a number of practical ideas that could be implemented immediately to help preserve healthcare resources for patients who really need them.
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Communicating About What Matters Most: Encouraging Serious Illness Conversations
Series: Choosing Wisely Talks12 Jan 202212:00pm EST - 1:00pm EST
Choosing Wisely Talks on January 12 at 12 p.m. ET will explore the rationale for integrating serious illness conversations in practice as well as common challenges to doing so. Dr. Justin Sanders, a member of the team that created the Serious Illness Conversation Guide, will discuss evidence-based strategies on how to communicate about what matters most.
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Using Electronic Medical Records to Choose Wisely: Push, Pull, Nudge
Series: Choosing Wisely Talks1 Dec 202112:00pm EST - 1:00pm EST
Choosing Wisely Talks on December 1 at 12 p.m. ET will explore efforts to work with EMR vendors to embed antibiotic stewardship tools into their digital workflows. Dr. Darren Larsen, family physician and expert in digital health, will share how leveraging EMRs can not only help improve patient care, but also help change clinician behaviour.
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Navigating Colds, Flu, and Kids This Respiratory Season
Series: Choosing Wisely Talks17 Nov 202112:00pm EST - 1:00pm EST
On November 17 at 12 p.m. ET, Choosing Wisely Talks will provide practical advice about managing symptoms of respiratory tract infections and avoiding unnecessary antibiotic use in children. Expert speakers will provide perspectives from the primary care office and emergency department with case studies and practical tools.
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Are We Using Antibiotics Wisely in Primary Care in the Era of COVID-19?
Series: Choosing Wisely Talks6 Oct 202112:00pm EST - 1:00pm EST
On October 6 at 12 p.m. ET, Choosing Wisely Talks will reflect on what we’ve learned about antibiotics and over-prescribing, a long-standing issue of global significance. How has antibiotic prescribing changed with the management of COVID-19 and shift to virtual care? And what challenges do we need to consider this upcoming respiratory season?
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Understanding the National Landscape of Laboratory Utilization
Series: Choosing Wisely Talks15 Sep 202112:00pm EST - 1:00pm EST
The return of Choosing Wisely Talks on September 15 at 12 p.m. ET will explore the national landscape of laboratory utilization. What's working to reduce low-value laboratory testing? And how can we align this with efforts to alleviate pressures on resource-constrained health care systems?
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STARS Homecoming: Inspiring the Next Generation to Choose Wisely
Series: Choosing Wisely Talks2 Jun 202112:00pm EST - 1:00pm EST
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To wrap up the Choosing Wisely Talks series, join us on June 2 at 12 p.m. ET for STARS Homecoming. Our expert panel of faculty, resident, and student leaders will discuss the international spread of STARS, success stories, and the importance of resource stewardship in inspiring the next generation of physicians to choose wisely.
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Antipsychotic Use in Long-Term Care During the Pandemic
Series: Choosing Wisely Talks7 Apr 202112:00pm EST - 1:00pm EST
Antipsychotic use has been on a steady decline in recent years due to major efforts to address behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia by other means. However, a recent study shows that prescribing rates have increased during the pandemic. Join Choosing Wisely Talks on April 7 at 12 p.m. ET to learn more about findings from this study and Canada-wide efforts to decrease inappropriate antipsychotic use.
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Time to Talk. Encouraging Serious Illness Conversations
Series: Choosing Wisely Talks10 Mar 202112:00pm EST - 1:00pm EST
Join Choosing Wisely Talks on March 10 at 12 p.m. ET to gain insights on how clinicians and patients can engage in earlier and better conversations about future care. The webinar will feature new tools and resources developed by the Choosing Wisely Canada campaign.
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