Are you Choosing Wisely during the pandemic? New podcast episode out today
Evidence-based information and a health-profession led response have been critical in managing the COVID-19 pandemic thus far, according to Dr Simon Judkins, an emergency physician working in Victoria at Austin Hospital – part of the Choosing Wisely Australia Champion Health Service network.
Evidence-based information and a health-profession led response have been critical in managing the COVID-19 pandemic thus far, according to Dr Simon Judkins, an emergency physician working in Victoria at Austin Hospital – part of the Choosing Wisely Australia Champion Health Service network.
Ensuring that the right resources are being used and we're using them effectively and efficiently will also continue to be key, he says.
Dr Judkins is the latest guest to appear on the NPS MedicineWise podcast series for health professionals. In this episode he talks with NPS MedicineWise CEO Adj A/Prof Steve Morris about ‘choosing wisely’ during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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