Antibiotic prescribing in UK out-of-hours primary care services: a realist-informed scoping review of training and guidelines for healthcare professionals

Antibiotic prescribing in UK out-of-hours primary care services: a realist-informed scoping review of training and guidelines for healthcare professionals

<strong>Background</strong> Antibiotic overuse has contributed to antimicrobial resistance, which is a global public health problem. In the UK, despite the fall in rates of antibiotic prescription since 2013, prescribing levels remain high in comparison with other European countries. Pre...

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Main Authors:	Alves, PG, Hayward, G, Leydon, G, Barnes, R, Woods, C, Webb, J, Booker, M, Ireton, H, Latter, S, Little, P, Moore, M, Nicholls, C-L, Stevenson, F
Format:	Journal article
Language:	English
Published:	Royal College of General Practitioners 2021

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