Antibiotic prescribing feedback for B.C. doctors
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study gives doctors in British Columbia feedback on how they prescribe antibiotics, with the goal of improving antibiotic use and reducing resistance. If you are a patient, you may be included if you receive an antibiotic prescription from a participating doctor.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older when you get a prescription for an antibiotic pill.
- You must not be receiving palliative care through PharmaCare during the study.
- You must not have been in the hospital within one week before getting an antibiotic prescription during the study.
- You must not be on long-term antibiotic treatment that lasts 90 days or more during the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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