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2. Each recommendation is within the specialty’s scope of
anadian national societies, representing a broad
practice
spectrum of physicians, participating in the campaign 3. Tests, treatments or procedures included are those that
have or are in the process of developing lists of “Five
(a) are frequently used, and, (b) may expose patients to
Things Physicians and Patients Should Question.” These lists
harm or stress.
contain tests, treatments or procedures commonly used in 4. Each recommendation is supported by evidence
their specialty, but are not supported by evidence, and/or 5. Choosing Wisely Canada recommendations are not incould expose patients to unnecessary harm.
tended to be used to establish payment and coverage
decisions. Rather, the lists are meant to spur conversaNational specialty societies are free medical tests, proWhen it comes to your health, moreto determine thetreatments tion about what is appropriate and necessary treatcess for creating their always better. In are sometimes
ment. As each patient situation is unique, physicians
and procedures are notlists, as long as theyfact, done in accordance with the following principles: need medical tests, and patients should use the Choosing Wisely Canada
they’re unnecessary. Find out when you
materials to determine an appropriate treatment plan
treatments and procedures — and when you don’t.
1. The development process is thoroughly documented
together.
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