Expectations for consultations and antibiotics for respiratory tract infection in primary care: the RTI clinical iceberg.

BACKGROUND: Respiratory tract infection (RTI) is the commonest indication for community antibiotic prescriptions. Prescribing is rising and is influenced by patients' consulting behaviour and beliefs. AIM: To build up a profile of the 'RTI clinical iceberg' by exploring how the genera...

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Main Authors: McNulty, C, Nichols, T, French, D, Joshi, P, Butler, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2013