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.
Informed Decision Making to Avoid Overdiagnosis of Labour Dystocia
Interview with Dr. Tiffany Chow on avoiding overdiagnosis of labour dystocia.
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.
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week
It's World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (November 18-24), a global event that aims to increase awareness about antibiotic resistance and encourage best practices among clinicians and the public.
Overuse of Tests and Treatments in Canada
A joint report between Choosing Wisely Canada and CIHI examines the overuse of 12 tests and treatments across the country.
Choosing Wisely for Patients, and the Planet
An article on how reducing overuse avoids harm to patients and the planet.
National Meeting: Call for Abstracts Open Until January 13, 2023
Submit your abstract to be considered for breakout sessions at Choosing Wisely Canada's National Meeting in Toronto.
Reduce Unnecessary Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
Practice pointer featured in the BMJ on deprescribing for long-term PPI use.
Reducing Routine Inpatient Blood Testing
Practice pointer featured in the BMJ on reducing repetitive or routine blood work that does not add value to patient care.
PEER Simplified Chronic Pain Guideline
A clinical practice tool to support the management of chronic pain, including low back, osteoarthritic, and neuropathic pain in primary care.
Improving Healthcare Value: Lessons Learned From the First Decade of Choosing Wisely®
Dr. Wendy Levinson and Dr. Jerome Leis share approaches needed to tackle broader system-wide challenges that drive low-value care.