The bene� ts and risks of blood transfusion are complex. Are you aware of the recently released physician recommendations on transfusion medicine by the Canadian Society for Transfusion Medicine on theChoosing Wisely Canada website?For example:• Don’t transfuse more than one red cell unit at a time when transfusion is required

in stable, non-bleeding patients.• Don’t transfuse plasma to correct a mildly elevated (<1.8) international normalized

ratio (INR) or activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) before a procedure.http://www.choosingwiselycanada.org/recommendations/transfusion-medicine/

Course Details:• 1-hour online course consisting of 6 brief modules – course may be completed in one or

multiple sittings• Interactive case studies that highlight important points common in daily clinical decision making• Accompanying references and resources to update and

test practice knowledge in transfusion medicine • CME accredited for 1.0 Section 1 credit

Course Dates: April 1st, 2015 – March 31st, 2016

REGISTER NOW for the online course Transfusion Medicine for Physicians Take this course and be con� dent you are making the decision to transfuse using the latest evidence-based information for quality patient care and outcome.

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Or visit http://www.pbco.ca for full details

Register directly at https://learninghub.phsa.ca1) Log in or sign up for an Account for new users; 2) Search for course “Transfusion Medicine for Physicians”

Dr. Doug Morrison, MD FRCPCMedical Director, Transfusion Medicine Services, Fraser Health; Medical Director, BC Provincial

Blood Coordinating O� ce