All Antimicrobial resistance articles
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Implementing guidelinesBites and stings: when to prescribe an antibiotic
Dr Caroline Ward summarises recommendations from two NICE antimicrobial prescribing guidelines for insect bites and stings, and human and animal bites
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Test and reflect
Patient scenarios: NICE guideline on insect and animal bites
The following case studies, written by Dr Caroline Ward, relate to her article, Bites and stings: when to prescribe an antibiotic.
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Test and reflect
NICE COVID-19 rapid guidance on managing respiratory conditions
This CPD activity consists of 5 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) designed to test your knowledge on the NICE rapid guidelines for respiratory conditions.
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Key learning points
Key learning points: NICE community-acquired pneumonia
Dr Caroline Ward highlights four key learning points from the 2019 NICE guideline on antimicrobial prescribing in community-acquired pneumonia
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Information
Antibiotic Research UK’s patient support and information programme
Antibiotic Research UK (ANTRUK) is the world’s first charity created to fight antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections through research, education and patient support.
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Information
Antibiotic Research UK’s Great British Tea Party
Beginning in 2015, and run in conjunction with World Antibiotic Awareness Week (18-24 November), Antibiotic Research UK’s Great British Tea Party encourages groups to come together over a pot of tea…
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Information
MGP and Antibiotic Research UK working in partnership to fight antibiotic resistance
To celebrate 25 years of promoting best practice in healthcare, MGP Ltd (publishers of Guidelines and Guidelines in Practice) have teamed up with Antibiotic Research UK in a partnership to help raise awareness of antibiotic resistance.
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News
NICE publishes guidance on antimicrobial prescribing for sore throat
NICE has published NICE Guideline 84 on antimicrobial prescribing for acute sore throat.
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Implementing guidelines
Common infections: when is the right time to prescribe an antimicrobial?
Sarah Alton and Professor Cliodna McNulty discuss the updated PHE guidance on managing and treating common infections and what it means for clinicians in primary care
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Test and reflect
NICE guideline on antimicrobial resistance
This CPD activity consists of 5 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) designed to test your knowledge on responsible use of antimicrobials in primary care—you will then be prompted to reflect on your learning.
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Implementing guidelines
Educating patients on antimicrobial use is key to combating resistance
Charlotte Eley and Professor Cliodna McNulty discuss NICE Guideline 63 on antimicrobial stewardship, and explain what steps can be taken to reduce antimicrobial prescribing
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News
Antimicrobial resistance handbook published by PHE
Public Health England has published Antimicrobial resistance—resource handbook, which collates national resources on antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial stewardship, and infection prevention and control.
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Hot topic
The Public Health Laboratory Service Primary Care Initiative
Dr Cliodna McNulty, PHLS Primary Care Coordinator and Dr Gillian Smith, Consultant Epidemiologist
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Good practice initiative
Practice protocol optimises antibiotic prescribing by GPs
Dr James Larcombe describes how an evidence-based antibiotic policy developed by his practice led to a fall in prescribing rates and increased patient satisfaction
