Doing the Right Thing... Right: Evidence Informing Clinical Decision-Making

February 22, 2018

The purpose of this event is to provide a platform for shared learning and to showcase Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) and Alberta initiatives on the creation and uptake of evidence-based guidance/direction from HTA and related processes. It will provide an opportunity for reflection from clinical leaders/practitioners on where processes are working well and on how they might be adapted to be more meaningful in real-world settings.

Featuring keynote presentations from:

  • Dr. Sean Tunis, President, Health Technology Assessment International; Founder and Director of Centre for Medical Technology Policy and former Chief Medical Officer of Clinical Standards and Quality for Centres of Medicare and Medicaid.
  • Dr. Brian O’Rourke, President and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technology in Health Panel debates/discussion will follow from Evidence Producers and Clinical decision makers.

Time details: 1 to 4:30 pm [Reception to follow]

Location: Hyatt Place Edmonton Downtown [Jasper Ballroom] 9576 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5H 4H7 l Map

For more information, please contact Hana Price, Event Administrator at HPrice@ihe.ca.

The Alberta Medical Association stands as an advocate for its physician members, providing leadership & support for their role in the provision of quality health care.