Primary care clinicians¿ perceptions about antibiotic prescribing for acute bronchitis: a qualitative study

Conclusions:
Clinicians continued to cite patient demand as the main reason for antibiotic prescribing for acute bronchitis, though some clinicians perceived a recent decrease. Clinicians felt that other clinicians were responsible for inappropriate antibiotic prescribing and that better pre-visit triage by nurses could prevent visits and change patients’ expectations.

Source: BMC Family Practice - December 12, 2014 Category: Primary Care Authors: Patrick DempseyAlexandra BusingerLauren WhaleyJoshua GagneJeffrey Linder Source Type: research