Low-value healthcare in Canada — Dr. Wendy Levinson and Dr. Janet Reynolds
Overuse of medical procedures and tests is a serious concern that costs Canada’s health care systems a lot of time and money and can even be harmful to patients. Host Avis Favaro is joined by Dr. Janet Reynolds and Dr. Wendy Levinson of Choosing Wisely Canada to discuss the roots of this issue, the progress made since a previous report on the topic in 2017 and alternatives to reduce overuse. This episode is available in English.
Canadian Health Information Podcast · Jonathan Kuehlein, Avis Favaro, Alya Niang, Aila Goyette, Dr. Wendy Levinson, Dr. Janet Reynolds
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Show Notes
Overuse of medical procedures and tests is a serious concern that costs Canada’s health care systems a lot of time and money and can even be harmful to patients. Host Avis Favaro is joined by Dr. Janet Reynolds and Dr. Wendy Levinson of Choosing Wisely Canada to discuss the roots of this issue, the progress made since a previous report on the topic in 2017 and alternatives to reduce overuse.
This episode is available in English.
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