Choosing Wisely Canada is a campaign to help clinicians and patients engage in conversations about unnecessary tests, treatments and procedures to make smart and effective choices to ensure high quality care. To deepen our efforts to ensure that patients and the public voices are heard in all aspects of the campaign, we are looking for Read More
Diving into Overuse in Hospitals Webinar Series
As part of the Diving into Overuse in Hospitals campaign, the Ontario Hospital Association, in partnership with Choosing Wisely Canada and Health Quality Ontario, will be hosting a three-part webinar series to support hospitals that may be looking to start or advance their local Choosing Wisely efforts. These interactive webinars will give participants an opportunity Read More
Diving into Overuse in Hospitals
Did you know that up to 30% of tests and treatments in many clinical areas are potentially unnecessary according to a 2017 report from the Canadian Institute of Health Information and Choosing Wisely Canada? Choosing Wisely Manitoba is a proud supporter of the Diving into Overuse in Hospitals campaign, led by Choosing Wisely Canada. Diving Read More
Dr. Richard Rusk: Our Future Depends on Antimicrobial Stewardship
Dr. Richard Rusk, Medical Officer of Health, Communicable Disease Unit, Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living I’m passionate about antimicrobial stewardship because the evidence is strong: using antibiotics when you don’t need them increases the risk of antibiotic resistance, which renders antibiotics ineffective when you need them in the future. If we do not start Read More
CWM Clinical Champion Dr. Alex Singer named CBC Manitoba Future 40 Finalist
Congratulations to Choosing Wisely Manitoba Clinical Champion Dr. Alex Singer, who has been named a CBC Manitoba Future 40 finalist! CBC Manitoba nominated 40 Manitobans who are 40 or younger and are working towards improving the province. Future 40 showcases some of the brightest young minds and influential change makers under 40 working to make Read More