title: Patient, provider education targeted in efforts to curb antibiotic resistance.
abstract: Curb the overuse and misuse of antibiotics during the cough and cold season. Overuse is feeding the growing problem of antibiotic resistance. The result is billions spent to find new drugs and new cures for bugs that used to respond to front-line agents. Experts suggest the best way to address the problem is through patient and provider education. See how some regional efforts are faring, and take steps to address the problem in your organization.
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004352:Drug Resistance, Microbial; D004363:Drug Utilization / Q000592:standards*; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents