With rising resistance, overprescribing antibiotics for minor infections is a growing concern. Are time constraints and patients expectations driving this trend? Also how can doctors balance clinical caution with patient satisfaction in primary care settings?
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Yes, time constraints and patient expectations are significant factors driving the overprescription of antibiotics for minor infections.
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Yes, time pressure and patient expectations often push doctors to overprescribe antibiotics. To balance caution with satisfaction, doctors can focus on clear communication, educate patients about when antibiotics aren’t needed, and offer supportive care or delayed prescriptions when appropriate.
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Of course! In India, there is a high level of indiscriminate use of antibiotics. Qualified doctors do it And quacks do it with impunity. Chemists misuse the license to dispense antibiotics without prescriptions.
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