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24 Jul 2018
Reshaping the rules at Hutt Valley DHB
Staff at Hutt Valley District Health Board (DHB) are being encouraged to speak up if they think an aspect of patient care isn’t working, or is unnecessary, and suggest a better approach.
Choosing Wisely Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission
28 Jun 2018
Medical colleges warn against unnecessary tests and treatments this winter
With winter upon us, the Council of Medical Colleges and Southern Cross Health Society are encouraging people to think carefully before having some tests, treatments or procedures.
Choosing Wisely Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission
27 Jun 2018
Blog: Resources to help patients choose wisely
Dr Belinda Loring is medical advisor for the Choosing Wisely campaign. She discusses the patient resources available to promote campaign messages, and the evidence for their effectiveness.
Choosing Wisely
27 Jun 2018
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Introduced in 2016, Choosing Wisely encourages health professionals to talk with patients about unnecessary tests, treatments and procedures; and patients to discuss with their health professional whether they really need a particular intervention.
Choosing Wisely Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission
18 May 2018
Many Choosing Wisely recommendations relevant to general practice
There are many Choosing Wisely recommendations that are relevant to GPs, says Royal College of General Practitioners’ Medical Director, Dr Richard Medlicott.
Choosing Wisely Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission
02 May 2018
Encouraging doctors to question key to Choosing Wisely success
The Commission is a partner in the Council of Medical College’s Choosing Wisely campaign. The campaign encourages health professionals to question current practice and to talk to patients about the potential risks and benefits of undergoing tests...
Choosing Wisely Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission
22 Feb 2018
New study is further endorsement of New Zealand’s Choosing Wisely campaign
The Council of Medical Colleges says a new study that found hundreds of thousands of patients in the US state of Washington received unnecessary tests, procedures and treatments is further endorsement of New Zealand’s Choosing Wisely campaign.
Choosing Wisely Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission
25 Jan 2018
Older people encouraged to talk to their doctor about taking fewer medicines
The Council of Medical Colleges (CMC) is encouraging older people to talk to their doctor about whether they could take fewer medicines.
Choosing Wisely Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission
14 Dec 2017
Choosing Wisely forum announced
The Council of Medical Colleges is running a forum in Wellington for those already using Choosing Wisely in their practice, and those who would like to but don’t quite know where to start.
Choosing Wisely Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission
07 Dec 2016
New health campaign cracks down on unnecessary treatment
A new campaign looking to cut down the number of unnecessary tests, treatments and procedures carried out by health professionals has been launched in New Zealand today.
Choosing Wisely Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission