HCAI/AMR Newsletter Sep 2012: Antibiotic use in the community in Ireland: preserving our precious resource

Author: Fitzpatrick, Fidelma Dr.; O'Connor, Nuala Dr.

Publication Year: 2012

Contents

Antimicrobial resistance in Ireland – How do we compare?
Tracking antibiotic use in the community
Community antibiotic use in Ireland – how do we compare?
Using antibiotics effectively and safely
General principles for antibiotic prescribing in primary care
Where can I get further information?

Description

This is the first in a quarterly series which aims to highlight HCAI/AMR issues relevant to general practice. In this issue, we will look at antibiotic use in Ireland, current trends and ask the question, ‘How can we as GPs help make Ireland green again?’.

Format	Download
Keywords	antibiotics
Publisher	Irish College of General Practitioners
Classification	antibiotics
Pages	5
Categories:	Irish Content, ICGP Resources