title: Easing the strain of unnecessary antibiotic requests. Physicians called on to change patient expectations about antibiotic use; experts say it's about communication.
abstract: Antibiotic resistance is one of the world's major public health challenges, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While medical providers are heeding the call, patient pressure about receiving antibiotic prescriptions remains a significant influencer, says the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
authors.forename: Beth Thomas
authors.initials: BT
authors.lastname: Hertz
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D024881:Drug Resistance, Bacterial; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010358:Patient Participation; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents