Discussing antibiotics with patients
There are specific ways you can discuss antibiotics to address patient concerns and maintain satisfaction. The TARGET toolkit supports two useful evidence-based approaches: Finding the Right Words and Discussing Back-up/Delayed Antibiotic Prescriptions.
Version 1.0, November 2021.
Overview
Click on the links in the table of contents to find out more and view our two webinars covering these topics below.
"Do I need antibiotics?" - discussing antibiotic use with patients
- "Do I need antibiotics?" - discussing antibiotic use with patients (3,212 KB PDF)
- "Do I need antibiotics?" - discussing antibiotic use with patients (PPTX)
Back-up/delayed antibiotic prescriptions: why and how to use them in primary care settings