Enhanced communication skills and C-reactive protein point-of-care testing for respiratory tract infection: 3.5-year follow-up of a cluster randomized trial.
PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to assess the long-term effect of family physicians' use of C-reactive protein (CRP) point-of-care testing and/or physician training in enhanced communication skills on office visit rates and antibiotic prescriptions for patients with respiratory tract inf...
Main Authors: | Cals, J, de Bock, L, Beckers, P, Francis, N, Hopstaken, R, Hood, K, de Bont, E, Butler, C, Dinant, G |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
2013
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