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.
Medical Practice and the Climate Crisis
An article in JAMA exploring how clinicians can reduce environmental waste in their practice.
Reducing Unnecessary Antibiotic Prescriptions Through Physician Feedback
A study in BMJ on providing feedback to primary care physicians on antibiotic prescribing for patients aged 65 years and older.
Should You Get a Full Body MRI? Celebrities Say Yes, but Science Says Otherwise
Dr. Samir Gupta on The Feed with Dr. G shares the risks and harms of full body MRI scans.
2024 Choosing Wisely Canada Abstract Book
Showcasing innovative approaches and initiatives on reducing low-value care in practice.
Reducing Unnecessary Transfusions of RBCs in Inpatients Admitted Across Niagara Health Community Hospitals
A publication in Quality Management in Health Care on the collaborative and multifaceted approach adopted by Niagara Health hospitals to optimize red blood cell transfusion utilization.
Management of Bronchiolitis in Infants in Primary Care Settings
An article in Canadian Family Physician on managing bronchiolitis while avoiding unnecessary treatments and investigations.
Reducing Low Value Care: Opportunities and Challenges for Choosing Wisely Campaigns
Dr. Jeremy Grimshaw and Dr. Wendy Levinson share insights on de-implementation efforts and the need for a systematic approach to reducing low-value care.
Reducing Unnecessary Urine Culture Testing in Residents of Long Term Care Facilities
In this BMJ practice pointer, authors provide practical guidance on avoiding unnecessary urine culture testing in residents of long-term care facilities.
Data-Driven Approach to Identifying Potential Laboratory Overuse
In this BMJ Open Quality study, authors develop a data-driven approach to identify potential sources of laboratory overuse in general internal medicine units.
Choosing Wisely and the Climate Crisis: A Role for Clinicians
An article in BMJ Quality and Safety on reducing low-value care to tackle the climate crisis.
2023 Choosing Wisely Canada Abstract Book
Showcasing innovative approaches and initiatives on reducing low-value care in practice.