Use of diagnostic tests and the appropriateness of the treatment decision in patients with suspected urinary tract infection in primary care in Denmark – observational study

Use of diagnostic tests and the appropriateness of the treatment decision in patients with suspected urinary tract infection in primary care in Denmark – observational study

Abstract Background Inappropriate prescription of antibiotics is the leading driver of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The majority of antibiotics are prescribed in primary care. Understanding how general practitioners (GPs) use diagnostic tests and the effect on treatment decision under daily pract...

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Main Authors: Gloria Córdoba, Anne Holm, Tina Møller Sørensen, Volkert Siersma, Håkon Sandholdt, Marjukka Makela, Niels Frimodt-Møller, Lars Bjerrum
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Subjects:
Treatment decision
Point-of-care systems
Urinary tract infections
Anti- bacterial agents
Primary care
Diagnostic test
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12875-018-0754-1

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