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  • Using Antibiotics Wisely: How Are We Managing Respiratory Tract Infections in the COVID-19 Era?

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    20 Nov 2020

    1:00pm EST - 2:00pm EST

    This year’s cold and flu season presents new health care challenges with the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. During Antibiotic Awareness Week, join us for a special presentation on a practical approach to managing RTIs and how clinicians can continue antimicrobial stewardship efforts this coming respiratory viral season.

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  • Supporting Nurses to Choose Wisely: How to Reduce Overused and Unnecessary Treatments and Interventions in Critical Care

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    27 Oct 2020

    12:00pm EST - 1:00pm EST

    Join the Canadian Nurses Association and the Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses on October 27 at 12 p.m. ET to learn more about the evidence for the 5 recommendations on unnecessary interventions in critical care, and gain practical tips on implementing recommendations independently and with your team.

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  • The Cold Standard | How Can We Continue to Use Antibiotics Wisely in Primary Care?

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    22 Oct 2020

    2:00pm EST - 3:00pm EST

    Join Dr. Jerome Leis, Infectious Disease Physician at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and Dr. Allan Grill, Family Physician at Markham Stouffville Hospital, on October 22 at 2 p.m. ET for a review of practical tips and tools to manage RTIs while using antibiotics wisely in practice featured in the second edition of The Cold Standard.

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  • In Conversation with Dr. Don Berwick: Addressing Overuse in the ‘New Normal’

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    13 Oct 2020

    8:00am EST - 9:00am EST

    Choosing Wisely International has hosted a special presentation featuring Dr. Don Berwick, President Emeritus and Senior Fellow, Institute for Healthcare Improvement on October 13, 2020 at 8 a.m. ET. The special presentation, Addressing Overuse in the 'New Normal', highlights how health care systems and providers are rapidly learning and changing in response to COVID-19. 

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  • Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario: 2020 Conference

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    8 Oct 2020

    Oct 8, 8:00am EST - Oct 9, 7:00pm EST

    AFHTO's online conference, 'Tectonic Shifts: Rebuilding Primary Care In A New World' features many relevant Choosing Wisely themes including patient and family-centred care, and comprehensive team-based care.

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  • Becoming a Choosing Wisely Canada Hospital

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    22 Jan 2020

    12:00pm EST - 1:00pm EST

    A number of hospitals across Canada have taken significant steps to eliminate unnecessary tests and treatments and in the process, have become Choosing Wisely Canada Hospitals. Find out how your hospital can be part of this movement.

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  • Choosing Wisely Canada: Your Questions Answered

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    8 Nov 2019

    12:00pm EST - 1:00pm EST

    Choosing Wisely Canada is hosting a one-hour webinar for patients and the public to learn more about the campaign. The webinar will be presented by Choosing Wisely Canada's Dr. Wendy Levinson, Chair and Todd Sikorski and Amy Ma, Patient and Public Advisors.

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  • 2019 Choosing Wisely with Academic Detailing Conference

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    25 Oct 2019

    Oct 25, 8:30am AST - Oct 27, 12:00pm AST

    Hosted by Choosing Wisely NS, the 2019 Choosing Wisely with Academic Detailing Conference is a one and a half day small group event designed to engage audiences in case based, inter-professional informed discussions.


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  • The College of Family Physicians of Canada: Family Medicine Forum 2019

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    30 Oct 2019

    Oct 30, 7:00am PST - Nov 2, 7:00pm PST

    Location: Vancouver Convention Centre - 999 Canada Pl Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3E1

    Taking place at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, Family Medicine Forum is an annual conference for family physicians, hosted by the College of Family Physicians of Canada.

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  • Choosing Wisely Canada’s Virtual National Meeting 2020

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    26 May 2020

    11:00am EST - 4:00pm EST

    Choosing Wisely Canada is offering a virtual event to highlight the efforts of our community since we cannot come together in person. Join us on Tuesday, May 26 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2 p.m.–4 p.m. for our Virtual National Meeting, in collaboration with the Canadian Medical Association. The virtual event is free and open for anyone who is interested in joining.

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