title: Marketing home i.v. antibiotic therapy to physicians.
abstract: Home intravenous antibiotic therapy (HIVAT) is a safe, efficient, and cost-saving alternative to hospitalization--and the program of choice among patients and their families. Before the full spectrum of benefits can be realized, home infusion companies face the challenge of educating primary care physicians in HIVAT patient selection, antibiotic considerations, and the home care provider team approach.
authors: Mansfield Family Practice, Storrs, CT.
authors: L H
authors: LH
authors: Bernstein
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004389:Durable Medical Equipment; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D007221:Industry; D007239:Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008389:Marketing of Health Services; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010820:Physicians; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents