The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) in the United States has joined the Choosing Wisely national campaign to promote informed healthcare decision making. <br />

Choosing Wisely aims to promote conversations between physicians and patients by helping patients choose care that is:

•  Supported by evidence
•  Not duplicative of other tests or procedures already received
•  Free from harm 
•  Truly necessary

 “Hospice professionals across the country are equipped to help patients and family members in thinking through what’s best for them and sharing those wishes with their doctors, and will make great use of the information and materials developed through Choosing Wisely,” said Kathy Brandt, senior vice president of the NHPCO.