According to a study, a training tool that helps physicians involve patients in decision-making can reduce the use of antibiotics for acute respiratory infections. The study was published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). Antibiotics are prescribed too often for acute respiratory infections, even though many are not bacterial infections and therefore will not respond to antibiotic use. Overuse of antibiotics is a health concern and may be contributing ...Thursday, 2 August 2012
Shared Decision-making Between Doctors and Patients can Reduce Antibiotic Use: Study
According to a study, a training tool that helps physicians involve patients in decision-making can reduce the use of antibiotics for acute respiratory infections. The study was published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). Antibiotics are prescribed too often for acute respiratory infections, even though many are not bacterial infections and therefore will not respond to antibiotic use. Overuse of antibiotics is a health concern and may be contributing ...
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