Choosing Wisely Saskatchewan

08/07/2020

Saskatchewan's doctors think the province should set higher coronavirus safety standards in its Safe Schools Plan.

07/22/2020

Today on CTV Morning Live, Dr. Hasselback shared up to date, sound advice regarding self-monitoring and steps to protect yourself from COVID-19.

As more cases of COVID-19 pop up, many are uncertain of the protocols to follow. Dr. Jasmine Hasselback explains the do’s-and-don’ts.

05/25/2019

https://medicine.usask.ca/news/2019/com-faculty-demonstrate-exceptional-skill-in-resident-education.php

Six faculty members have been selected to receive Excellence in Teaching Awards from the Resident Doctors of Saskatchewan (RDoS).

05/21/2019

What are some common tests, treatments, and procedures that are done more often than necessary? Choosing Wisely Canada and the Canadian Medical Association have partnered with specialty societies to develop "Top 5 Lists" of tests and treatments they say are done more than necessary. Check some out via the link below!

Saskatchewan Medical Association Saskatchewan College of Family Physicians

The number of available tests and treatments in modern medicine is large and growing. But just because something is available, it doesn’t mean that we should use it.

05/16/2019

According to a new report on dementia prevention from the World Health Organization: If you want to save your brain, focus on keeping the rest of your body well with exercise and healthy habits rather than popping vitamin pills. Click below for the full news story.

Did you know that Choosing Wisely Canada has several dementia-related recommendations and resources? You can check them out at https://choosingwiselycanada.org/?s=dementia

If you want to save your brain, focus on keeping the rest of your body well with exercise and healthy habits rather than popping vitamin pills, new guidelines for preventing dementia advise.

05/14/2019

Have you seen the "Four Questions Card"? This wallet-sized card is a handy tool to use when talking with your health care provider about what you care you need, and what you don't. You can download the card to print here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1snYqa0KYFvNGJzAq17HkqfMB26uhHwrT/view?usp=sharing

Physicians, if you'd like to carry the card in your office, please email ChoosingWiselySK@hqc.sk.ca to request cards.

Choosing Wisely Canada

05/13/2019

Patient Story
Choose Wisely for yourself and your family: Opioids after wisdom teeth removal should be a last resort.

Click below to read about Amy's story. Amy is a patient advisor for Choosing Wisely Canada. In this article she shares about her son Felix's experience with medications after his widsom teeth removal.

Removing wisdom teeth is considered by many as a rite of passage for teenagers and young adults. It is one of the most common surgical procedures done in young people aged 16 to 24.

05/13/2019

Welcome to the Choosing Wisely Saskatchewan page. On this page you will find information about appropriate health care and links to resources from Choosing Wisely Canada. Choosing Wisely Canada is the national voice for reducing unnecessary tests and treatments in health care. We encourage everyone to ask questions of their healthcare providers to ensure the care plan and treatment offered is appropriate for you and your situation.

05/07/2019

“All health-care providers have a role to play in preventing the development of antibiotic resistance by ensuring that the right antibiotic is used, at the right dose, for the right amount of time, and only when needed,” said Brett Barrett, University of Waterloo professor and lead author of the course.

A new course developed by the University of Waterloo will teach health-care providers in community settings – family physicians, nurses, dentists, and pharmacists – how to better manage the use of antibiotics. The use of antibiotic resistance ranks as one of the biggest threats to global health,...

05/06/2019

"Canadians using acid-reflux drugs for too long, risking health side-effects"

New article in CTVNews on the risks of long-term use of prescription medication (proton-pump inhibitors) for acid reflux with Choosing Wisely Canada's primary care co-lead Dr. Wintemute.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/…/millions-of-canadians-using-acid-r…

Doctors are voicing concern over the long-term use of proton pump inhibitors and the possible health issues they can cause. Avis Favaro repo

05/06/2019

When it comes to medications, more is not always better.

By THERESA BROWN, RN In my mid-twenties, I was twice prescribed the common antihistamine Benadryl for allergies. However, my body’s reaction to the drug was anything but common. Instead of my hives…

05/02/2019

Hey, docs! Come by our table at the Saskatchewan Medical Association Representative Assembly tomorrow and learn about the 330+ recommendations from Choosing Wisely Canada!