Summary
Physician ordering of tests and procedures has increased significantly in recent years, and an examination of this is critical to ensuring the sustainability of the health care system. The purpose of the request is to determine the utilization of selected Choosing Wisely Canada recommendations, focusing on low-value prescriptions. The information will be used to establish baseline utilization rates related to prescribing and ultimately to develop indicators related to overprescribing.
Knowledge User
Choosing Wisely Canada
Information
Project ID
2017-013/2018 0950 009 000
Contributing ICES Scientists
Type of Response
Status
AHRQ Project
2025
Evaluate urethral drug-coated balloon (optilume) for recurrent bulbar urethral strictures in adult men
Project ID: 2025-001/ 2026 0950 196 000
Project Year: 2025
Knowledge User: Ontario Health
ICES Scientist: Luke Mondor
Type of Response: Research report or technical brief
Status: Completed
AHRQ Project
2025
Seniors eligible for OSDCP 2025
Project ID: 2025-027/2026 0950 151 001
Project Year: 2025
Knowledge User: Halton Region-Public Health Surveillance & Evaluation
ICES Scientist: Luke Mondor
Type of Response: Research report or technical brief
Status: In progress