Family practice
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Influencing antibiotic prescribing in general practice: a trial of prescriber feedback and management guidelines.
The extent of use of antibiotics to treat upper respiratory infections in general practice is an area for concern due to the increasing problem of bacterial resistance. Effective educational strategies to promote rational prescribing are needed. ⋯ Prescriber feedback and management guidelines were shown to influence antibiotic prescribing for URTI and choice of antibiotic for tonsillitis/streptococcal pharyngitis. This study provides a model for targeting educational input to those prescribers who most need to change their behaviour.