Journal article

Clinical insights into appropriate choice of antimicrobials for acute respiratory tract infections

T Monaghan, R Biezen, K Buising, C Hallinan, R Cheah, JA Manski-Nankervis

Australian Journal of General Practice | Published : 2022

Abstract

Background and objectiveAustralia has relatively high rates of antibiotic prescribingin the community. The aim of this study was to identifyclinical insights regarding antibiotic prescribing choicesfor the management of common upper respiratory tractinfections through analysis of anonymised primary careelectronic medical records (EMRs).