Decentering Desflurane: A Climate Action Success Story
Newfoundland and Labrador recently discontinued the use of the anesthetic gas, desflurane provincewide. Dr. Krista Mahoney from Quality of Care NL explains how such an achievement was possible.
Deb Schick Has Ditched the Dipstick
Deb Schick shares how her role as a nurse in long-term care led to a shift in how urinary tract infections are diagnosed, and why that matters.
Q&A with Julie Weir
Choosing Wisely Canada spoke with Nursing Lead Julie Weir about her vision for the future as she steps into her new role.
Nursing Community of Practice: Call for Participation
Join our community of practice that aims to build capacity and enhance the visibility of nursing within Choosing Wisely Canada’s initiatives.
Patient Perspectives Spotlight
Choosing Wisely patient partners Amy, Tony and Jane share their reflections on the importance of collaboration within the health care system.
Minimizing the Effects of Surgical Care on Climate Change
A publication by Dr. Wendy Levinson, Irene Chang, and Dr. Sarah Ward on practical strategies to drive environmental change in surgical care.
STARS Spotlight: Bridging Gaps and Creating Connections at the University of Alberta
STARS student leaders from the University of Alberta share the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration in resource stewardship education.
National Meeting Awards: Call for Nominations
Recognize a colleague, peer, or organization for their exceptional leadership in Choosing Wisely.
Engaging Clinicians to Reduce Carbon-Intensive, Unnecessary Tests and Procedures
An article in the Lancet on reducing low-value activities to help patients and the planet.
Advisor Series: Choosing Wisely with Doreen Day
An article by the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care shares Doreen Day’s perspectives on the role of Choosing Wisely Canada in addressing climate action.
Antipsychotic Use Has Been Rising in Long-Term Care Homes but We Can Do Something About It – We’ve Done It Before
An opinion editorial by Dr. Sid Feldman and Julie Weir on the rising rates of antipsychotics in long-term care.
STARS Spotlight: Exploring Medical Student Views on Resource Stewardship – The Pocket Card Survey
STARS students Peter Malik and Mary Roper from McGill University share their research project on exploring student perceptions in resource stewardship.
New Report – Rising Rates: Antipsychotic Use in Canada’s LTC Homes
New report reveals that nearly one in four residents in LTC homes may be receiving antipsychotic medications inappropriately.