title: The use of systemic antibiotics in seven community hospitals in Northern Israel.
abstract: This study evaluated and compared the usage and costs of antibiotics in seven hospitals in the North of Israel and was the first of its kind. We also attempted to determine whether the presence of an Infectious Diseases Unit or Consultant affects antibiotic usage and costs.
authors.affiliation: Infectious Diseases Unit, Central Emek Hospital, Afula, Israel.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Raz
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Farbstein
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hassin
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kitzes
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Miron
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nadler
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Shimoni
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003141:Communicable Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000191:economics; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004363:Drug Utilization / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006760:Hospitalization / Q000191:economics; D006764:Hospitals, Community; D006801:Humans; D007557:Israel
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents