PPP030 - Choosing PPIs Wisely with with Dr Chris Leung
Sep 09, 2017•28 min•Ep. 30
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Episode description
Jane sat down with Dr Chris Leung from Austin Health. Chris is a gastroenterologist, medical lead for clinical education and local clinical lead for Choosing Wisely.
Jane and Chris talk about:- the reasons why proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are in the top 10 most commonly prescribed medicines in Australia
- the problems associated with long-term PPIs
- The general principles of the Choosing Wisely campaign in Australia
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