Choosing Wisely Advisory Group
The strategic development, implementation and evaluation of Choosing Wisely Australia is informed by a multi-disciplinary Advisory Group.
Current Advisory Group members:
Dr David Rosengren
Executive Director and Senior Staff Specialist Emergency Physician, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service (Chair)
Dr Helen Belcher
Conjoint Lecturer, School of Humanities and Social Science, The University of Newcastle (Community Representative)
Prof Erwin Loh
National Chief Medical Officer and Group General Manager Clinical Governance, St Vincent’s Health Australia
Ms Jessica Toleman
A/Executive Director Women’s and Newborn Services, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service
Dr Jeremy Wellwood
Clinical Director of Cancer Access and Support services, Gold Coast Health and Hospital Service
Debra Letica
Consumer advocate
Members and supporters
The Choosing Wisely Australia members and supporters network comprises health professional colleges, societies and associations, hospitals and health services and consumer information and advocacy organisations. These organisations have made a commitment to uphold the principles of Choosing Wisely and to contribute to the initiative through implementation and other supporting activities.
NPS MedicineWise
Choosing Wisely Australia is an initiative of NPS MedicineWise – and is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health to promote quality use of medicines, tests and health technologies and to help people make better healthcare choices.
Key personnel include
Dr Robyn Lindner
Strategic Partnerships Manager
Anne-Marie Martin
Choosing Wisely Health Services Lead