Choosing the Future of Pediatrics Wisely
A guest post by Dr. Jeremy Friedman on advancing efforts to reduce unnecessary tests and treatments in pediatrics.
When Every Drop Counts.
The Health Science Centre in Winnipeg and Grace Hospital become first hospitals to receive national Using Blood Wisely Designation.
National Meeting: Call For Abstracts Now Open Until February 1, 2021
Submit an abstract for the 2021 National Meeting that will be held virtually on May 12 and 13, 2021.
Looking for Ideas on How to Do Choosing Wisely?
There are over 500 discrete initiatives within these abstract books that can serve as inspiration for your own Choosing Wisely efforts.
STARS Students Pivoting to Virtual Conferences
McMasters STARS students host national Resource Stewardship Student Conference.
Canadian Hospitals Are Committed to Using Blood Wisely
Over 100 hospitals across the country sign up to take the Using Blood Wisely challenge.
Kathy Bouwmeester
Q&A with Kathy Bouwmeester, a Registered Nurse in Alberta, who shares why choosing wisely is so important for nursing professionals.
What You Need to Know About Cold and Flu Season in the Time of COVID-19
An opinion editorial on navigating the cold and flu season with COVID-19 and virtual care.
Seventh Choosing Wisely International Roundtable
The first Choosing Wisely International virtual roundtable took place on October 13 and 14, 2020.
Dr. Allison Paige
Q&A with Dr. Allison Paige on the use of benzodiazepines in older adults.
Reducing Unnecessary Antibiotic Use
Practice Pointer featured in the BMJ on Using antibiotics wisely for respiratory tract infection with considerations around COVID-19 and virtual care.
What is Choosing Wisely?
A blog by Saskatchewan Health Quality Council on engaging in conversations about better, safer care.