Choosing Wisely Australia
has announced the next wave
of colleges and societies to join
the initiative that is addressing
unnecessary practices and
questioning tests, treatments and
procedures of proven low value.
The Society of Hospital
Pharmacists was the first
pharmacist member organisation to
join (PD 17 Jul).
SHPA is now followed by The
Royal Australian and New Zealand
College of Ophthalmologists,
Australian College of Nursing,
College of Intensive Care Medicine
of Australia and NZ, Australian
and NZ Intensive Care Society
and the Australian Physiotherapy
Association.
Each group will submit a list of
tests, treatments and procedures
which could be eliminated or
adjusted where evidence shows
they provide limited or no benefit
and in some cases can lead to harm
said the organisation.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 22 Jul 15 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 22 Jul 15
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