NIHR Signal: C-reactive protein testing in general practice safely reduces antibiotic use for COPD flare-ups

Expert opinion is provided of a study which concludes rapid point-of-care CRP testing for patients presenting with an exacerbation of COPD may help with antibiotic stewardship, without compromising patient outcomes/safety, and the findings are likely to influence future guidance.
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news