Effects of primary care C-reactive protein point-of-care testing on antibiotic prescribing by general practice staff: pragmatic randomised controlled trial, England, 2016 and 2017.

ConclusionsIn routine general practice, CRP POCT use was variable. Non-significant reductions in antibiotic prescribing may reflect small sample size due to non-use of tests. While CRP POCT may be useful, primary care staff need clearer CRP guidance and action planning according to NICE guidance. PMID: 33153517 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33153517?dopt=Abstract

Source: Euro Surveill - November 1, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Eley CV, Sharma A, Lee H, Charlett A, Owens R, McNulty CAM Tags: Euro Surveill Source Type: research

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