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When Evidence Says No, But Doctors Say Yes

Choosing Wisely Canada resources help encourage conversations about when you need a test or treatment, and when you don’t.

Apr 8, 2017 - Viewpoints

A feature article in the Atlantic / ProPublica by David Epstein on the epidemic of unnecessary and unhelpful treatment.

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All News

Patient ResourcesWhen Evidence Says No, But Doctors Say Yes

Apr 8, 2017 - Viewpoints

A feature article in the Atlantic / ProPublica by David Epstein on the epidemic of unnecessary and unhelpful treatment.

View Full Article at ProPublica

Choosing Wisely Canada resources help encourage conversations about when you need a test or treatment, and when you don’t.

Campaign materials help you and your health care provider talk about the potential risks, harms and benefits of tests and treatments to determine an appropriate treatment plan together.

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Drowsy Without Feeling Lousy

A toolkit for deprescribing benzodiazepines and other sedative hypnotics in primary care.

Give the Test a Rest

A toolkit for reducing unnecessary emergency department lab testing.

Pause the Draws

A toolkit on reducing repetitive, “routine” blood tests in hospitals.

Drowsy Without Feeling Lousy

A toolkit for deprescribing benzodiazepines and other sedative hypnotics in primary care.

Give the Test a Rest

A toolkit for reducing unnecessary emergency department lab testing.

Pause the Draws

A toolkit on reducing repetitive, “routine” blood tests in hospitals.

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Blood Transfusions

How much blood do you need?

Avoid Unnecessary Treatments in the Emergency Department

Talking with a health care provider can help you make the best decision.

Antibiotics for Urinary Tract Infections in Older People

When you need them and when you don’t.

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Bone Density Tests

When you need them and when you don’t.

Care at the End of Life for Advanced Cancer Patients

Deciding to stop cancer treatment.

CT Scans for Adults with Head Injuries

When you need one and when you don’t.

CT Scans to Find a Blood Clot in the Lungs

When you need one and when you don’t.