Let’s Have a Cautious but Compassionate Approach to Opioid Prescribing
A patient’s perspective on living with chronic pain in the midst of an opioids crisis.
Pharmacists, doctors warning seniors about risk of long-term use of sleeping pills
An opinion article on long-term use of sleeping pills in older adults.
Imaging Wisely: Communicating and Collaborating to Improve Imaging Services
See how the Medical Imaging Integrated Care Project has collaborated on reducing unnecessary imaging tests and created tools for improving access to care.
Why I Became a Patient Leader With Choosing Wisely Alberta
Karla Wyld shares her values growing up in Lacombe County and how this inspired her to become a patient leader with Choosing Wisely Alberta.
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.