Choosing Wisely Canada: The Canadian College of Medical Geneticists (CCMG) list of five items physicians and patients should question

Choosing Wisely Canada aims to reduce patient harm by promoting discussion and awareness of unnecessary tests, procedures and treatments. Organised by Canadian physicians and the Canadian Medical Association,1 it is modelled after the American Choosing Wisely campaign.2 The concept of 'Choosing Wisely' is now an international effort, across more than 15 countries.1

The advances in genome sequencing technology have allowed for increased diagnostic yield while unmasking secondary findings or information of limited clinical utility.3 These findings may contribute to further unnecessary diagnostic testing, lifelong surveillance for low-risk sequelae and side effects of preventative treatment in healthy individuals, all of which may have economic consequences.3 Therefore, recommendations by genetics professionals to improve health and decrease costs are needed.

The Canadian College of Medical Geneticists (CCMG) is the national organisation that establishes Canadian professional and ethical standards for medical genetics services. The CCMG through...

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