Ear infections are less likely to be diagnosed and broad-spectrum antibiotics are less likely to be prescribed among black children than white children, a new study has found. But the discrepancy in prescribing fewer broad-spectrum antibiotics means black children actually are more likely to receive care that aligns with the recommended guidelines for treating ear infections. Two explanations for the observed disparities in care are overtreatment and overdiagnosis ...Tuesday 18 November 2014
Antibiotic Overuse Due to Racial Disparities in Ear Infection Treatment
Ear infections are less likely to be diagnosed and broad-spectrum antibiotics are less likely to be prescribed among black children than white children, a new study has found. But the discrepancy in prescribing fewer broad-spectrum antibiotics means black children actually are more likely to receive care that aligns with the recommended guidelines for treating ear infections. Two explanations for the observed disparities in care are overtreatment and overdiagnosis ...
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