HCAI/AMR Newsletter May 2013: Antibiotic consumption in the community in Ireland

Author: O'Connor, Nuala Dr.

Publication Year: 2013

Contents

Community Antibiotic Use-The Facts
European Comparisons
Effects of Influenza
Antibiotic Groups –Counties, 2012
Positive changes v Where we can improve
Observations and tips on appropriate prescribing
Methods
Further Information
Increase in Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infections: Advice for General Practitioners /Out of Hours Services/Emergency Departments

Description

This newsletter aims to highlight HCAI/AMR issues relevant to general practice. In this issue, we look at antibiotic consumption/appropriate antibiotic prescription in the community.

Format	Download
Keywords	antibiotics
Publisher	Irish College of General Practitioners
Classification	antibiotics
Pages	23
Categories:	Irish Content, ICGP Resources