Choosing Wisely was launched in the US, to much fanfare. Since then the movement has spread around the world, with successful chapters set up in Canada, Australia Brazil, Italy, Japan, new Zealand - and most recently the UK.

The campaigns have not been without criticism – from how individual recommendations were chosen, to the way in which patients have been involved.

In this podcast, we're joined by joined by 3 of Choosing Wisely UK’s steering group, professor Sue Bailey, head of the steering committee, Ramai Santhirapala, honorary consultant in anaesthesia and perioperative medicine, and, Richard Lehman, GP.

http://www.choosingwisely.co.uk/