NPS MedicineWise is inviting health professionals to submit abstracts for the inaugural Choosing Wisely Australia National Meeting 2017.
To be held in Melbourne on Thu 04 May, the event aims to showcase the implementation of the Choosing Wisely Australia initiative across the health sector and among consumers since its launch in Apr 2015.
The National Meeting will also look at future activities as momentum continues to build around the Choosing Wisely approach, which has now been adopted in 17 countries.
Choosing Wisely aims to eliminate unnecessary tests, treatments and procedures using the latest evidence-based recommendations from Australia's specialist medical colleges, societies and associations.
"This event is a great opportunity for Choosing Wisely Australia stakeholders to engage in conversations around best practice," said NPS MedicineWise client relations manager, Dr Robyn Lindner.
Abstracts should provide examples of clinician engagement including medical education, guideline development and health service implementation; consumer and patient engagement; systems change that is supporting Choosing Wisely Australia; the influence of the initiative on policy; & measuring the impact of Choosing Wisely.
Submissions of 250 words are due by 17 Mar - choosingwisely.org.au.
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