Media invitation - More than 300 participants expected to discuss overdiagnosis and overuse in Canada

Choosing Wisely Canada National Meeting 2019

MONTREAL, May 23, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - The Québec Medical Association (QMA), in collaboration with its partners, Choosing Wisely Canada and the Canadian Medical Association is co-hosting the 4^Th annual Choosing Wisely Canada National Meeting dedicated to overdiagnosis and overuse. 

The agenda includes plenary presentations and practical workshops to learn more about overdiagnosis and concrete strategies to reduce overuse in health care.

Topics include:

• Overuse in Quebec health care
• Patient engagement in primary care
• Using Antibiotics Wisely
• Deprescribing

For more details about the agenda click here.

When :	May 27, 2019 – 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Where :	Centre Mont-Royal 2200 Rue Mansfield, Montreal, H3A 3R8
What :	Choosing Wisely Canada National Meeting : Taking action
Who :	Dr. Wendy Levinson, Chair, Choosing Wisely Canada

About the QMA

The QMA comprises 10,500 general practitioners, specialists, residents and medical students. Its mission is to bring together members of the Québec medical community in a context that promotes reflection and action in the best interests of the health of Quebecers.

About Choosing Wisely Canada

Choosing Wisely Canada is the national voice for reducing unnecessary tests and treatments in health care. One of its important functions is to help clinicians and patients engage in conversations that lead to smart and effective care choices.Choosing Wisely Canada launched on April 2, 2014, and is organized by the University of Toronto, Canadian Medical Association and St. Michael's Hospital (Toronto).

SOURCE Quebec Medical Association

Information and interview requests : Fabienne Papin, coordonnatrice des communications, Tél. : [phone] Cel. : 514 567-1501, Courriel : [email protected]

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