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Experience of PPS from around the world

Read the experiences of PPS from countries all over the world.
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PPS is a well-established stewardship tool in some parts of the world, but in other countries clinicians have just begun to explore how to use PPS.

Click on the countries below to read the testimonials from clinicians who have undertaken a PPS.

Australia

India

Japan

Malta

Singapore

South Africa

United States of America

After reading the testimonials, please discuss in the comments below:

  • How does your experience of taking a PPS differ from those in the articles?
  • Did anything you read surprise you? If so, why?
  • Why do you think there are differences between how countries conduct a PPS?
  • Which country do you think has the most effective method of conducting a PPS?
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