Communication Summary
Nick Francis summarises the reason to re-evaluate your communication regarding your patient consultations around the use of antibiotic for respiratory tract infections.
Important communication points:
• Don’t assume that patients WANT to take antibiotics even though they are hinting that they do
• Ask patients about their concerns and their thoughts on using antibiotics
• Provide patients with an assessment of their condition, how long it is likely to last and self-help measures
• Give patients the likely benefits and risk of antibiotics
• Consider using printed information such as the Treating Your Infection leaflet to help support your consultation
TARGET Antibiotics – Prescribing in Primary Care
TARGET Antibiotics – Prescribing in Primary Care
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