Safety of reducing antibiotic prescribing in primary care: a mixed-methods study

Safety of reducing antibiotic prescribing in primary care: a mixed-methods study

Background: The threat of antimicrobial resistance has led to intensified efforts to reduce antibiotic utilisation, but serious bacterial infections are increasing in frequency. Objectives: To estimate the risks of serious bacterial infections in association with lower antibiotic prescribing and und...

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Main Authors: Martin C Gulliford, Judith Charlton, Olga Boiko, Joanne R Winter, Emma Rezel-Potts, Xiaohui Sun, Caroline Burgess, Lisa McDermott, Catey Bunce, James Shearer, Vasa Curcin, Robin Fox, Alastair D Hay, Paul Little, Michael V Moore, Mark Ashworth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: National Institute for Health Research 2021-05-01
Series:Health Services and Delivery Research
Subjects:
antibiotics
primary care
patient safety
sepsis
peritonsillar abscess
patient perspectives
electronic health records
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3310/hsdr09090

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https://doi.org/10.3310/hsdr09090

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