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.
Acne & Antibiotics: Why I Regret Not Speaking with my Doctor
Years after being on long-term antibiotics for her acne, a patient regrets not having a conversation with her doctor earlier.
Overtreated: I Received Treatment for Cancer I Never Had
A patient was told she had thyroid cancer, only find out the diagnosis that led to the removal of her thyroid should not have been called cancer at all.
The Right Test at the Right Time: Striking the Proper Balance
CMPA article on improving patient safety and reducing risks through Choosing Wisely.
Appropriate Use of Sedatives for Dementia Patients
A caregiver struggles to cope with dangerous side effects of sedatives used to treat her father's dementia.
Antipsychotics and Dementia: A Marriage of Convenience?
A caregiver to her elderly father struggles with the challenges of overmedication used to treat behavioural symptoms of dementia.