Improving management of patients with acute cough by C-reactive protein point of care testing and communication training (IMPAC<sup>3</sup>T): study protocol of a cluster randomised controlled trial

Improving management of patients with acute cough by C-reactive protein point of care testing and communication training (IMPAC<sup>3</sup>T): study protocol of a cluster randomised controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Most antibiotic prescriptions for acute cough due to lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) in primary care are not warranted. Diagnostic uncertainty and patient expectations and worries are major drivers of unnecessary antibiotic...

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Main Authors: Severens Johan L, Hood Kerenza, Butler Christopher C, Hopstaken Rogier M, Cals Jochen WL, Dinant Geert-Jan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-03-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2296/8/15

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