Physician behavior modification using claims data: tetracycline for upper respiratory infection.
Professional Standards Review Organization claims data were used in defining, planning, implementing and evaluating an approach to an ambulatory medical care problem utilizing educational intervention. Modification of physicians' tetracycline prescribing behavior was achieved in an actual practice setting by personal visits from peer physicians.
D004363:Drug Utilization; D006801:Humans; D009516:New Mexico; D011366:Professional Review Organizations; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013752:Tetracycline / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D013752:Tetracycline