Choosing Wisely Canada
@choosingwiselyca.bsky.social
Choosing Wisely Canada is the national voice for reducing unnecessary tests and treatments in health care.
Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/choosingwiselycanada
Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/choosingwiselycanada
Only a few days left to share your #ChoosingWisely projects or innovations! We are still accepting submissions for the National Meeting in Toronto on May 25 & May 26, 2026! Don’t miss your chance to be featured in workshops, breakouts and more. Submit Friday, December 5: https://loom.ly/tKOHZlY
December 1, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Only a few days left to share your #ChoosingWisely projects or innovations! We are still accepting submissions for the National Meeting in Toronto on May 25 & May 26, 2026! Don’t miss your chance to be featured in workshops, breakouts and more. Submit Friday, December 5: https://loom.ly/tKOHZlY
How can we reclaim time in family medicine? Authors in @carriedbernard.bsky.social journal, Canadian Family Physician highlight how unnecessary clinical tasks are a hidden driver of workload burden:
https://loom.ly/xbyMekM
https://loom.ly/xbyMekM
Reclaiming time in family medicine
What can be done to reduce the number of unnecessary clinical tasks in family practice?
Physicians face numerous time-consuming demands, with administrative tasks often perceived as a burden. In contrast, clinical tasks are expected and necessary, although some may not be required. We seldom
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December 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
How can we reclaim time in family medicine? Authors in @carriedbernard.bsky.social journal, Canadian Family Physician highlight how unnecessary clinical tasks are a hidden driver of workload burden:
https://loom.ly/xbyMekM
https://loom.ly/xbyMekM
ONE WEEK LEFT to share your #ChoosingWisely projects or innovations! We are still accepting submissions for the National Meeting in Toronto on May 25 & May 26, 2026! Don’t miss your chance to be featured in workshops, breakouts and more.
Submit by Friday, December 5, 2025: https://loom.ly/tKOHZlY
Submit by Friday, December 5, 2025: https://loom.ly/tKOHZlY
November 28, 2025 at 3:05 PM
ONE WEEK LEFT to share your #ChoosingWisely projects or innovations! We are still accepting submissions for the National Meeting in Toronto on May 25 & May 26, 2026! Don’t miss your chance to be featured in workshops, breakouts and more.
Submit by Friday, December 5, 2025: https://loom.ly/tKOHZlY
Submit by Friday, December 5, 2025: https://loom.ly/tKOHZlY
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How can clinicians bring #climate into discussions with their patients, while supporting shared decision making?
Join @cmadocs.bsky.social and @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social for the final Climate Rounds of 2025 to discuss how we navigate these complex conversations.
Register here: loom.ly/z9vnLXU
Join @cmadocs.bsky.social and @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social for the final Climate Rounds of 2025 to discuss how we navigate these complex conversations.
Register here: loom.ly/z9vnLXU
November 26, 2025 at 8:22 PM
How can clinicians bring #climate into discussions with their patients, while supporting shared decision making?
Join @cmadocs.bsky.social and @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social for the final Climate Rounds of 2025 to discuss how we navigate these complex conversations.
Register here: loom.ly/z9vnLXU
Join @cmadocs.bsky.social and @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social for the final Climate Rounds of 2025 to discuss how we navigate these complex conversations.
Register here: loom.ly/z9vnLXU
Happening today! At 12 p.m ET, join the Appropriate Use Coalition to discuss person-centred approaches to support residents with responsive behaviours. Learn how LTC homes can begin implementing change, engage staff in new approaches, and sustain these practices over time: https://loom.ly/AWBuxOE
November 27, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Happening today! At 12 p.m ET, join the Appropriate Use Coalition to discuss person-centred approaches to support residents with responsive behaviours. Learn how LTC homes can begin implementing change, engage staff in new approaches, and sustain these practices over time: https://loom.ly/AWBuxOE
New publication in @bmj.com Open Quality shares follow-up analysis on reducing inappropriate RBC transfusions and how to sustain these #QI efforts: https://loom.ly/uz1KnR8
November 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
New publication in @bmj.com Open Quality shares follow-up analysis on reducing inappropriate RBC transfusions and how to sustain these #QI efforts: https://loom.ly/uz1KnR8
One week away! Join us and the @cmadocs.bsky.social for #ClimateRounds on December 3 at 12 p.m. ET. Learn about practical examples and tools to help clinicians navigate these conversations in everyday clinical settings. 🌎
Register now: https://loom.ly/z9vnLXU
Register now: https://loom.ly/z9vnLXU
November 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
One week away! Join us and the @cmadocs.bsky.social for #ClimateRounds on December 3 at 12 p.m. ET. Learn about practical examples and tools to help clinicians navigate these conversations in everyday clinical settings. 🌎
Register now: https://loom.ly/z9vnLXU
Register now: https://loom.ly/z9vnLXU
The CANBuild-AMR project is bringing Canada together to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use in primary care. By providing prescribers with feedback, and practical tools to support change, the project aims to improve prescribing practices and combat antimicrobial resistance: https://loom.ly/VITo9GU
CANBuild-AMR
Improving Antibiotic Prescribing in Primary Care
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November 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The CANBuild-AMR project is bringing Canada together to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use in primary care. By providing prescribers with feedback, and practical tools to support change, the project aims to improve prescribing practices and combat antimicrobial resistance: https://loom.ly/VITo9GU
Many older adults receive antibiotics for bladder infections even without symptoms. Reduce unnecessary urine testing and optimize antibiotic prescribing with our recommendations, tools, and resources to help you #DitchtheDipstick across care settings. Download now: https://loom.ly/LaHvMts
#WAAW2025
#WAAW2025
November 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Many older adults receive antibiotics for bladder infections even without symptoms. Reduce unnecessary urine testing and optimize antibiotic prescribing with our recommendations, tools, and resources to help you #DitchtheDipstick across care settings. Download now: https://loom.ly/LaHvMts
#WAAW2025
#WAAW2025
ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT! Are you leading a #ChoosingWisely project or innovative idea related to overuse? Don’t miss your chance to showcase your work at our National Meeting on May 25 & May 26 in Toronto, ON! Submit your project on #QI, measurement, patient engagement, and more: https://loom.ly/tKOHZlY
November 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM
ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT! Are you leading a #ChoosingWisely project or innovative idea related to overuse? Don’t miss your chance to showcase your work at our National Meeting on May 25 & May 26 in Toronto, ON! Submit your project on #QI, measurement, patient engagement, and more: https://loom.ly/tKOHZlY
In one week, on November 27 at 12 p.m ET, join the Appropriate Use Coalition to discuss person-centred approaches to support residents with responsive behaviours. Learn how LTC homes can begin implementing change, engage staff, and sustain these practices over time: https://loom.ly/AWBuxOE
November 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
In one week, on November 27 at 12 p.m ET, join the Appropriate Use Coalition to discuss person-centred approaches to support residents with responsive behaviours. Learn how LTC homes can begin implementing change, engage staff, and sustain these practices over time: https://loom.ly/AWBuxOE
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🚨 Misusing antibiotics can affect everyone.
#AntimicrobialResistance (#AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites no longer respond to medicines. Drug-resistant bacteria can spread and make infections harder to treat.
Let’s handle antibiotics with care. Learn more 👉bit.ly/AMRweek2025
#AntimicrobialResistance (#AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites no longer respond to medicines. Drug-resistant bacteria can spread and make infections harder to treat.
Let’s handle antibiotics with care. Learn more 👉bit.ly/AMRweek2025
November 20, 2025 at 9:49 AM
🚨 Misusing antibiotics can affect everyone.
#AntimicrobialResistance (#AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites no longer respond to medicines. Drug-resistant bacteria can spread and make infections harder to treat.
Let’s handle antibiotics with care. Learn more 👉bit.ly/AMRweek2025
#AntimicrobialResistance (#AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites no longer respond to medicines. Drug-resistant bacteria can spread and make infections harder to treat.
Let’s handle antibiotics with care. Learn more 👉bit.ly/AMRweek2025
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RNAO observes #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance, honouring and remembering transgender, non-binary, Two-spirit and/or gender-diverse individuals whose lives have been lost or harmed by transphobic violence.
We reflect on how far we have come, yet how much work we still must do.
#TDOR #TDOR2025
We reflect on how far we have come, yet how much work we still must do.
#TDOR #TDOR2025
November 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
RNAO observes #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance, honouring and remembering transgender, non-binary, Two-spirit and/or gender-diverse individuals whose lives have been lost or harmed by transphobic violence.
We reflect on how far we have come, yet how much work we still must do.
#TDOR #TDOR2025
We reflect on how far we have come, yet how much work we still must do.
#TDOR #TDOR2025
Antibiotics may seem like a quick fix for tooth pain, but they often do more harm than good. Drs. LouAnn Visconti and Susan Sutherland explain why and offer safer, more effective ways to manage symptoms: https://loom.ly/BFOKl50
#WAAW2025 #AMR
#WAAW2025 #AMR
Antibiotics Aren’t the Answer to Most Toothaches
Drs. LouAnn Visconti and Susan Sutherland share why antibiotics are not needed for tooth pain.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Antibiotics may seem like a quick fix for tooth pain, but they often do more harm than good. Drs. LouAnn Visconti and Susan Sutherland explain why and offer safer, more effective ways to manage symptoms: https://loom.ly/BFOKl50
#WAAW2025 #AMR
#WAAW2025 #AMR
The unnecessary use of #antibiotics for toothaches contributes to the global threat of antimicrobial resistance and can lead to patient harm. Our #ChoosingWisely toolkit offers guidance on managing pain without antibiotics. 🦷 Learn how to take the bite out of tooth pain: loom.ly/bWWmfSE
#WAAW2025
#WAAW2025
November 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The unnecessary use of #antibiotics for toothaches contributes to the global threat of antimicrobial resistance and can lead to patient harm. Our #ChoosingWisely toolkit offers guidance on managing pain without antibiotics. 🦷 Learn how to take the bite out of tooth pain: loom.ly/bWWmfSE
#WAAW2025
#WAAW2025
This week, November 18-24 is World Antimicrobial Awareness Week! Unnecessary antibiotic use is a major driver of antimicrobial resistance. We can all do our part to protect against this global health threat by using antibiotics wisely: https://loom.ly/2Ia9E1A 💊
#WAAW2025 #AMR
#WAAW2025 #AMR
November 18, 2025 at 5:40 PM
This week, November 18-24 is World Antimicrobial Awareness Week! Unnecessary antibiotic use is a major driver of antimicrobial resistance. We can all do our part to protect against this global health threat by using antibiotics wisely: https://loom.ly/2Ia9E1A 💊
#WAAW2025 #AMR
#WAAW2025 #AMR
Happening today! You can still register to join #CWTalks at 1 p.m. ET to learn about why low-value urine testing persists, the impact on antibiotic use, and system-wide strategies to improve practice: https://loom.ly/0AhM4SI
#WAAW2025
#WAAW2025
November 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Happening today! You can still register to join #CWTalks at 1 p.m. ET to learn about why low-value urine testing persists, the impact on antibiotic use, and system-wide strategies to improve practice: https://loom.ly/0AhM4SI
#WAAW2025
#WAAW2025
This week, November 9-15 is #NationalNursePractitionerWeek! Choosing Wisely Canada celebrates the vital contributions of NPs to reducing unnecessary testing and promoting evidence-based and patient-centred care.🩺
November 14, 2025 at 2:31 PM
This week, November 9-15 is #NationalNursePractitionerWeek! Choosing Wisely Canada celebrates the vital contributions of NPs to reducing unnecessary testing and promoting evidence-based and patient-centred care.🩺
Join #CWTalks next Tuesday, November 18 at 1 p.m. ET. Experts will discuss why low-value urine testing persists, the impact on antibiotic use, and system-wide strategies to improve practice: https://loom.ly/0AhM4SI
#WAAW2025
#WAAW2025
November 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Join #CWTalks next Tuesday, November 18 at 1 p.m. ET. Experts will discuss why low-value urine testing persists, the impact on antibiotic use, and system-wide strategies to improve practice: https://loom.ly/0AhM4SI
#WAAW2025
#WAAW2025
Join us and the @cmadocs.bsky.social for #ClimateRounds on December 3 at 12 p.m. ET. Learn about practical examples and tools to help clinicians navigate these conversations in everyday clinical settings. 🌎
Register now: https://loom.ly/z9vnLXU
Register now: https://loom.ly/z9vnLXU
November 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Join us and the @cmadocs.bsky.social for #ClimateRounds on December 3 at 12 p.m. ET. Learn about practical examples and tools to help clinicians navigate these conversations in everyday clinical settings. 🌎
Register now: https://loom.ly/z9vnLXU
Register now: https://loom.ly/z9vnLXU
On November 27 at 12 p.m ET, join the Appropriate Use Coalition to discuss person-centred approaches to support residents with responsive behaviours. Learn how LTC homes can begin implementing change, engage staff in new approaches, and sustain these practices over time: https://loom.ly/EHSe_e8
November 7, 2025 at 7:03 PM
On November 27 at 12 p.m ET, join the Appropriate Use Coalition to discuss person-centred approaches to support residents with responsive behaviours. Learn how LTC homes can begin implementing change, engage staff in new approaches, and sustain these practices over time: https://loom.ly/EHSe_e8
Four more weeks to submit content! Don’t miss your chance to be featured in workshops, breakouts and more. Submit your #ChoosingWisely projects or innovations for the 2026 National Meeting until December 5, 2025: https://loom.ly/tKOHZlY
November 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Four more weeks to submit content! Don’t miss your chance to be featured in workshops, breakouts and more. Submit your #ChoosingWisely projects or innovations for the 2026 National Meeting until December 5, 2025: https://loom.ly/tKOHZlY
Today is the first day of #FMF2025 in Winnipeg, MB! Come find us in booth 520 at the RBC Convention Centre between now and Saturday to learn about Choosing Wisely resources for workload burden, PPI deprescribing and more. 🩺
November 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Today is the first day of #FMF2025 in Winnipeg, MB! Come find us in booth 520 at the RBC Convention Centre between now and Saturday to learn about Choosing Wisely resources for workload burden, PPI deprescribing and more. 🩺
Join #CWTalks on November 18 at 1 p.m. ET. Experts will discuss why low-value urine testing persists, the impact on antibiotic use, and system-wide strategies to improve practice: https://loom.ly/0AhM4SI
#WAAW2025
#WAAW2025
November 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Join #CWTalks on November 18 at 1 p.m. ET. Experts will discuss why low-value urine testing persists, the impact on antibiotic use, and system-wide strategies to improve practice: https://loom.ly/0AhM4SI
#WAAW2025
#WAAW2025
A Game 6 win in the World Series means one less unnecessary game. Like Choosing Wisely, let’s cut what’s not needed and bring home the win tonight. 💙🇨🇦 #GoJaysGo #LessButBetter
October 31, 2025 at 6:15 PM
A Game 6 win in the World Series means one less unnecessary game. Like Choosing Wisely, let’s cut what’s not needed and bring home the win tonight. 💙🇨🇦 #GoJaysGo #LessButBetter