Over-Prescribing of Antibiotics, Imaging in URIs in EDs
Over-Prescribing of Antibiotics, Imaging in URIs in EDs
Despite the recommendations and campaign efforts by the CDC and many medical associations, the prescribing of antibiotics in treating uncomplicated URIs in the EDs remains prevalent. Overutilization of imaging studies is also prevalent. Changes at levels of health care system and hospitals are needed to avoid unnecessary resource utilization. In addition, further patient education about antibiotic use in the community may greatly facilitate the transition out of an antibiotic-dependent consumer culture.
The data used for this study were obtained from a public domain, CDC' website, http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/ahcd/ahcd_questionnaires.htm.
The data used for this study were obtained from a public domain, CDC' website, http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/ahcd/ahcd_questionnaires.htm
Conclusion
Despite the recommendations and campaign efforts by the CDC and many medical associations, the prescribing of antibiotics in treating uncomplicated URIs in the EDs remains prevalent. Overutilization of imaging studies is also prevalent. Changes at levels of health care system and hospitals are needed to avoid unnecessary resource utilization. In addition, further patient education about antibiotic use in the community may greatly facilitate the transition out of an antibiotic-dependent consumer culture.
Ethics
The data used for this study were obtained from a public domain, CDC' website, http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/ahcd/ahcd_questionnaires.htm.
Consent
The data used for this study were obtained from a public domain, CDC' website, http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/ahcd/ahcd_questionnaires.htm
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