Antibiotic prescribing behavior among physicians in Asia: a multinational survey.

Chonlanan WiboonchutikulaHong Bin KimHitoshi HondaAudrey Yong Xin LooVincent Chi-Chung ChengBernard CaminsKittiya JantarathaneewatPiyaporn ApisarnthanarakSasinuch Rutjanawech Anucha Apisarnthanarak

Published in: Antimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE (2023)

This study highlights the variation in practices and gaps in appropriate APB on three stages of antibiotic prescription among different specialties. Education on appropriate investigation, partnership with ID specialist, and availability and adherence with national guidelines are critical to help guide appropriate APB among different specialties.

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primary care
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