The role of locum GPs in antibiotic prescribing and stewardship: a mixed-methods study

The role of locum GPs in antibiotic prescribing and stewardship: a mixed-methods study

Background: Most antibiotics are prescribed in primary care. Locum or sessional general practitioners (locums) are perceived as contributing to higher prescribing and may face barriers to engaging with antimicrobial stewardship (AMS). Aim: To identify how locums’ antibiotic prescribing compares to o...

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Main Authors:	Borek, A, Pouwels, K, Van Hecke, O, Robotham, JV, Butler, C, Tonkin-Crine, S
Format:	Journal article
Language:	English
Published:	Royal College of General Practitioners 2021

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