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Kia āta kōwhiri Choosing Wisely

The Choosing Wisely campaign seeks to reduce harm from unnecessary and low-value tests and treatment.


Topic 7:

  • explains how to reduce the risk of falls-related fracture by treating osteoporosis and how to predict an older person’s risk of hip fracture 
  • shows that improvements in care for patients with a hip fracture can prevent avoidable complications that compromise recovery.


Published: 27 Oct 2021 Modified: 3 Jun 2022