Antimicrobial Resistance – The Time to Act Is Now
Guest Blog by Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer
Using Antibiotics Wisely
New tools and resources now available to encourage the judicious use of antibiotics.
The Pandemic Makes it Hard for a Kid to Have a Cold. But Antibiotics are Not the Answer
An opinion editorial on how there are no quick fixes for cold and flu symptoms and how antibiotics are not the answer.
Reducing Unnecessary Chest X-Rays in Infants
Practice pointer featured in the BMJ on avoiding unnecessary chest x-rays in infants with typical bronchiolitis.
The Choosing Wisely Canada Hospital Designation Program is Changing
See what's changing with Choosing Wisely Canada's Hospital Designation Program
Using Blood Wisely: One Year and Almost 200 Participating Hospitals Later
Close to 200 hospitals across Canada have stepped up to participate in Using Blood Wisely. Collectively, these hospitals are responsible for two-thirds of blood transfused in Canada.
New CADTH Podcast: In Conversation With Dr. Wendy Levinson
Suzanne McGurn, President and CEO of CADTH, is in conversation with Dr. Wendy Levinson, Chair of Choosing Wisely Canada.
Teaching Medical Trainees to Choose Wisely in Dermatology
A team from the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine has developed case-based education videos to advance Choosing Wisely in Dermatology.
Canadians and Advance Care Planning: Understanding the Barriers
An article by Advance Care Planning Canada with Dr. Sandy Buchman on the barriers to advance care planning conversations.
Pandemic Highlights Low-Value Care
Opinion editorial on how avoiding low-value care will be integral beyond the pandemic as providers and health care systems catch up to provide necessary services.
Strengthening Canada’s Blood Supply
Over 190 hospitals have taken the Using Blood Wisely challenge, representing 66% of all transfused blood across the country.