OTTAWA, March 26, 2014 /CNW/ - Choosing Wisely Canada is a campaign to help physicians and patients engage in conversations about unnecessary tests, treatments and procedures, and to help physicians and patients make smart and effective choices to ensure high-quality care. Under the leadership of Dr. Wendy Levinson and the Canadian Medical Association, in partnership with various national medical specialty societies, Choosing Wisely Canada launches in Ottawa on April 2, 2014.
Date: |
April 2, 2014 |
Time: |
10:00 a.m. (EDT) |
Location: |
Somerset West Community Health Centre, Boardroom, 55 Eccles Street, Ottawa |
Speakers: |
Dr. Wendy Levinson, Chair, Choosing Wisely Canada |
Dr. Chris Simpson, President-elect, Canadian Medical Association |
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Dr. Pierre Harvey, French spokesperson, Canadian Medical Association |
Members of the media may attend the media briefing on site or participate by teleconference. Telephone lines will open at 9:45 a.m. and the briefing will begin at 10:00 a.m. Reporters dialing in will be able to ask questions by telephone.
Dial-in number: 416-641-6150 / 800-952-5114
Instant replay: 905-694-9451 / 800-408-3053
The speakers will be available for interviews after the media briefing.
SOURCE: Canadian Medical Association
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Lucie Boileau, Senior Advisor, Communications and Public Outreach, Canadian Medical Association, Phone: 613-731-8610 / 800-663-7336, ext. 1266 | Cell. : 613-447-0866, [email protected]
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