Choosing Wisely and Encouraging Effective Treatment

The video discusses the US healthcare system's waste, highlighting the Choosing Wisely initiative aimed at reducing unnecessary medical procedures. It emphasizes the importance of evidence-based care and addresses skepticism about the initiative's scope. Recommendations for pediatric and other medical specialties are provided, with a focus on reducing over-treatment. The video concludes by discussing the potential impact of these recommendations and the challenges posed by financial incentives in healthcare.

What is the primary goal of the Choosing Wisely initiative?

• To eliminate all medical tests

• To promote conversations between physicians and patients

• To increase healthcare spending

• To support pharmaceutical companies

How much waste is estimated in the US healthcare system annually?

• $300 Billion

• $900 Billion

• $1 Trillion

• $500 Billion

Which category accounts for a significant portion of waste in healthcare?

• Emergency care

• Overtreatment

• Undertreatment

• Preventive care

What is one of the recommendations for pediatric care by Choosing Wisely?

• Use antibiotics for all respiratory illnesses

• Perform routine imaging for abdominal pain

• Prescribe cough medicines for children under 4

• Avoid CT scans for minor head injuries

Which organization recommends against non-medically indicated inductions of labor before 39 weeks?

• American Academy of Pediatrics

• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

• American Heart Association

• American Medical Association

What is a major barrier to implementing Choosing Wisely's recommendations?

• Insufficient number of doctors

• Financial incentives to continue current practices

• Lack of medical evidence

• Patient resistance to change

Why might some doctors be skeptical of Choosing Wisely's recommendations?

• They think the recommendations are too broad

• They are unaware of the initiative

• They have no access to medical literature

• They believe more tests are always necessary