Choosing Wisely Talks (89)
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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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Make It Count Twice. Implementing Choosing Wisely Recommendations and Continuing Professional Development
Series: Choosing Wisely Talks3 Feb 202112:00pm EST - 1:00pm EST
February's Choosing Wisely Talks will cover how quality improvement approaches to embed practice changes such as measuring key performance data, implementing improvement plans, and assessing impact can be used both to assess practice change and count towards CPD credits.
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Media and Medicine in the COVID-19 Era
Series: Choosing Wisely Talks14 Jan 202112:00pm EST - 1:00pm EST
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked massive public interest in health information. But with today's rapid news cycle, communicating evidence-based information effectively can be a challenge. In January's Choosing Wisely Talks, we discuss how to communicate medical information clearly and effectively with the public.
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Medico-legal Concerns: What Gets in the Way of Choosing Wisely?
Series: Choosing Wisely Talks2 Dec 202012:00pm EST - 1:00pm EST
Concerns about malpractice can drive unnecessary ordering of tests and treatments in order to be thorough and cover all clinical possibilities. How can clinicians choose wisely and still be “safe”? In December’s Choosing Wisely Talks, we’ll discuss communication approaches, tools, and strategies to address these complicated practice issues.
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Care Close to Home: What Rural and Remote Communities Can Teach Us About Using Health care Resources Wisely
Series: Choosing Wisely Talks4 Nov 202012:00pm EST - 1:00pm EST
COVID-19 has demonstrated that providing care closer to home is long overdue. Rural and remote clinicians and patients have to make challenging prioritization decisions around where, when and why to access resources given limited capacity and medical travel considerations. In November’s Choosing Wisely Talks, we hear from experts in rural medicine on the re-organization of care for in-person and virtual visits. Experts will discuss creative approaches to optimize care outside the walls of the clinician’s office or hospitals.
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Choosing Wisely and Childbirth: Addressing the Challenge of Unnecessary C-Sections
Series: Choosing Wisely Talks7 Oct 202012:00pm EST - 1:00pm EST
This month, we’re talking appropriateness in obstetrical care. C-sections are the most common surgery for hospitalized patients. This procedure can be lifesaving, but in many cases, it is happening when not clinically indicated. In October’s Choosing Wisely Talks, we will discuss the complex set of factors behind the overuse of C-sections as well as strategies to reduce them. Join a panel of international experts in a conversation about this important overuse problem in pregnancy and maternal care.
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Safeguarding the National Blood Supply: Donations, Appropriate Use, and Planning for the Future in Uncertain Times.
Series: Choosing Wisely Talks9 Sep 202012:00pm EST - 1:00pm EST
This month, we’re talking blood stewardship. Blood is a vital but limited resource that’s affected by donation levels at one end of the supply chain and transfusion practices at the other end. What are some strategies for ensuring that Canada’s health care system has a healthy blood supply? Join a panel of experts in a conversation about this vitally important topic.
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Quality Improvement Fundamentals: Implementing Choosing Wisely in Primary Care: POSTPONED
Series: Choosing Wisely Talks1 Apr 202012:00pm EST - 1:00pm EST
Recognizing this is a busy time for health care professionals, we have decided to postpone the webinar to allow for more participation in the future. We are considering new dates to reschedule the webinar and will be in touch as soon as possible.
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Treating the Side Effects of Drugs with More Drugs: Strategies for Coping with Prescribing Cascades
Series: Choosing Wisely Talks4 Mar 202012:00pm EST - 1:00pm EST
Join Dr. Barb Farrell, pharmacist in the Geriatric Day Hospital at Bruyère Continuing Care and Scientist with the Bruyère Research Institute in Ottawa, and Dr. Lisa McCarthy, pharmacist and Scientist at Women’s College Hospital in Toronto, on Wednesday March 4th, where they will introduce the concept of prescribing cascades, present common examples and discuss the evolving understanding of how to prevent, investigate and manage them.
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