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New Choosing Wisely video available for clinicians
A new video for clinicians, highlighting the importance of Choosing Wisely,has been released by the Health Quality & Safety Commission.
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Southern DHB joins Choosing Wisely campaign
Southern District Health Board recently joined other district health boards (DHBs) in formally introducing the Choosing Wisely approach. Choosing Wisely encourages consumers and health professionals to discuss whether a particular test, treatment...
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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.
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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...
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Subscribe to the Choosing Wisely newsletter
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.
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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.
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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.
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Medical Council statement supports Choosing Wisely
The Medical Council of New Zealand’s revised statement about the use of resources strongly supports the Choosing Wisely ethos.
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Registration is now open for the fourth national Choosing Wisely forum
Registration for the Choosing Wisely 2020 forum is now open. The forum, Choosing Wisely – Choosing Equity: a focus on equity, sustainability and shared decision-making is being held in Wellington on 1 May 2020.
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Health Quality & Safety Commission e-digest – Issue 108 online now
The latest issue of the Health Quality & Safety Commission's e-digest for the period of 7 to 27 November 2019 is now available online.