Choosing Wisely International Roundtable

In September 2017, Joan Reid and Dr Ramai Santhirapala took part in the Choosing Wisely International Roundtable, which brought together 20 countries involved in the Choosing Wisely initiative.

 

Benedict Lam

Pharmacist. The Pharmaceutical Journal

 

Views from the front line

Dr Avril Danczak - can we avoid the ‘computer says no’ scenario?

 

Views from the front line

Fiona Weir

 

British Geriatrics Society Blog:

Dr Ramai Santhirapala. Can we Choose Wisely? (2016)

 

Views from the front line

Dr Chris Van Tulleken

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More doesn’t always mean better

Helping you and your doctor make the right decisions about your care

Choosing Wisely UK is part of a global initiative aimed at improving conversations between patients and their doctors and nurses.

By having discussions that are informed by the doctor, but take into account what’s important to the patient too, both sides can be supported to make better decisions about care. Often, this will help to avoid tests, treatments or procedures that are unlikely to be of benefit.

FOUR QUESTIONS TO ASK MY DOCTOR OR NURSE TO MAKE BETTER DECISIONS TOGETHER

  1. What are the         Benefits?
  2. What are the         Risks?
  3. What are the         Alternatives?
  4. What if I do           Nothing ?

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