From 40 years of experience in a clinical role, but not as a prescriber, there is a clear over prescribing of antibiotics for viral upper respiratory and other infections. However the reason is usually not the GP misdiagnosis. It is the expectation or demand by partly informed patients for antibiotics, and a fear of losing the patient to a different medical practice if this request is refused. Business is important to all, including doctors.
The RAP tool will definitely assist to eradicate this issue.
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