The Elliotts
See how the Elliotts use our Choosing Wisely posters as a way of having a conversation on why More is Not Always Better.
Choosing Wisely Cartoon of the Month
Each month we will feature a new Choosing Wisely cartoon submitted by past participants from our national meeting.
Choosing Wisely and Wait Times
Blog featured in Canadian Family Physician by Dr. Kimberly Wintemute on how unnecessary tests can lead to longer wait times.
Choosing Wisely: An Idea Worth Spreading
The Joint Centres and ARTIC have released patient advisor video interviews on the importance of informed decision making between patients and physicians.
Breathing Issues are Often Under-Tested, Over-Treated
An article featured in the Toronto Star by Dr. Samir Gupta looking at overtreatment of breathing conditions in Canada.
Choosing Wisely Cartoon of the Month
Each month we will feature a new Choosing Wisely cartoon submitted by past participants from our national meeting.
Do No Harm
A patient story from the Overhead Page by Dr. Raj Waghmare about if the outcome of his patient would have been different if unnecessary tests weren't ordered.
Bug Drugs
A blog entry from the Overhead Page by Raj Waghmare on the dangers of overprescribing antibiotics and the rise of antibiotic resistance.
Why Overtreatment and Overdiagnosis can be Bad for Your Health
CBC Sunday Edition with Michael Enright discusses the risks associated with overtreatment and overdiagnosis.
Engaging Patients and the Public in Choosing Wisely
A framework for how to engage patients and the public in Choosing Wisely campaigns, published in BMJ Quality Safety.
I was a Doctor with the Perfect Life, Until I got Hooked on Fentanyl
A feature article in Toronto Life by Darryl Gebien, an ER doctor with a perfect life, until he got hooked on fentanyl and lost it all.
Yoga as You Age: The Benefits of Relaxation and Exercise in Treating Insomnia and Anxiety
A patient story highlighting the benefits of yoga for older adults in treating insomnia and anxiety.