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.
The Role of Healthcare in Mitigating the Climate Crisis
Chair of Choosing Wisely Canada, Dr. Wendy Levinson shares the role of the Canadian healthcare industry in mitigating the climate crisis.
New CSIM Podcast: How Internists Can Help the Planet
General Internists discuss climate-conscious Choosing Wisely recommendations.
Safer Care: How Shared Decision-Making Can Improve Patient Safety
Dr. Janet Reynolds discusses the positive impact of shared decision-making on health outcomes and patient safety.
Too Many Older Adults Are Taking Risky Sedative Medications
A new opinion editorial by Dr. Wendy Levinson and Dr. Christine Soong highlights the risks associated with older adults using benzodiazepines and other sedative medications.
What Should You Do if Your Child Is Diagnosed With Bronchiolitis This Cold and Flu Season?
Opinion editorial on avoiding unnecessary tests and treatments in managing bronchiolitis.
Choosing Wisely STARS: Advocating on the National Stage
Past Choosing Wisely STARS student leaders Jessica Fisher and Jadyn Lennea share perspectives on leading resource stewardship in Saskatchewan and beyond.
Pharmacists’ Expansion of Scope
An article featured in CPSO's eDialogue highlights a recent Choosing Wisely Canada webinar on the widened scope of practice for pharmacists.
Unnecessary Tests Strain Canada’s Already Stretched Health Care System
An opinion editorial on how reducing low-value care can help alleviate pressures on surgical backlogs.
Podcast: Low-Value Health Care in Canada
CIHI’s recent podcast with Dr. Wendy Levinson and Dr. Janet Reynolds explores the problem of overuse in Canadian health systems.
The Fight against Antimicrobial Resistance – A Collaborative Approach
This guest blog by Canada's CPHO discusses the collective approach needed in the fight against antimicrobial resistance. One of the ways to do so is to ensure we use antibiotics wisely.
Choosing Wisely for Patients, and the Planet
An article on how reducing overuse avoids harm to patients and the planet.