Are sore throat patients who hope for antibiotics actually asking for pain relief?

Are sore throat patients who hope for antibiotics actually asking for pain relief?

PURPOSE: Antibiotics are still overprescribed for self-limiting upper respiratory tract infections such as acute sore throat, and physicians mention patient's desire for antibiotics as a driving force. We studied patients' concerns when visiting their family physician for acute sore throa...

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Main Authors: van Driel, M, De Sutter, A, Deveugele, M, Peersman, W, Butler, C, De Meyere, M, De Maeseneer, J, Christiaens, T
Format: Conference item
Published: 2006

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