Predictors for antibiotic prescribing in patients with exacerbations of COPD in general practice

Conclusions:
Antibiotic treatment for AECOPD is very high. This study shows that GPs performing CRP rapid tests prescribe fewer antibiotics than those who do not.

Source: Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease - May 23, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Llor, C., Bjerrum, L., Munck, A., Hansen, M. P., Cordoba, G. C., Strandberg, E. L., Ovhed, I., Radzeviciene, R., Cots, J. M., Reutskiy, A., Caballero, L. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research