Choosing Wisely Canada

Choosing Wisely Canada (pronunciation: choo-zing why-zlee kan-uh-duh) is a health campaign initiated in Canada with the aim of helping physicians and patients engage in conversations about unnecessary tests, treatments, and procedures.

Etymology

The term "Choosing Wisely" is derived from the idea of making informed and wise decisions when it comes to healthcare. The "Canada" part of the name signifies the country where this initiative was launched.

History

Choosing Wisely Canada was launched in April 2014 as a partnership between the Canadian Medical Association and the University of Toronto. The campaign was inspired by the Choosing Wisely campaign in the United States, which was launched by the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation in 2012.

Purpose

The purpose of Choosing Wisely Canada is to promote conversations between patients and their healthcare providers about unnecessary tests, treatments, and procedures. The campaign provides resources and tools to help facilitate these discussions.

Related Terms

Overdiagnosis: The diagnosis of "disease" that will never cause symptoms or death during a patient's lifetime. Overdiagnosis can lead to overtreatment.
Overtreatment: The provision of medical services that are unlikely to improve a patient's condition or may potentially be harmful.
Shared Decision Making: A collaborative process that allows patients and their healthcare providers to make healthcare decisions together.

External links

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