Optimising antibiotic prescribing in primary care

International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents

Volumn 18, Issue 4, 2001, Pages 329-333

  McNulty, Cliodna A M ^a  

^a GLOUCESTERSHIRE ROYAL HOSPITAL   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Antibiotic prescribing; Antibiotic resistance; Guidance; Patient leaflet; Primary care

Indexed keywords

ANTIBIOTIC AGENT;

ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE; CONSULTATION; DIAGNOSTIC TEST; DRUG INFORMATION; DRUG MARKETING; DRUG USE; EXPECTATION; HEALTH EDUCATION; HEALTH PROGRAM; INFORMATION PROCESSING; PHYSICIAN; PRESCRIPTION; PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE; PRIORITY JOURNAL; REVIEW; SAMPLE;

ANTI-BACTERIAL AGENTS; BACTERIAL INFECTIONS; DRUG RESISTANCE, BACTERIAL; DRUG UTILIZATION; HEALTH EDUCATION; HUMANS; PHYSICIAN'S PRACTICE PATTERNS; PRACTICE GUIDELINES; PRIMARY HEALTH CARE; RISK FACTORS;

EID: 0034751463     PISSN: 09248579     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0924-8579(01)00412-5     Document Type: Review

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