Antimicrobial Resistance and Respiratory Infections
22 Jul 2020
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious health-threatening problem projected to cause up to 10 million deaths by 2050 if not addressed accordingly. Its common cause is the unnecessary use of antibiotics, which usually happens for respiratory tract infections, including sore throat.
Dr Martin Duerden, a Fellow of the UK Royal College of General Practitioners, Medical Adviser of the Centre for Medical Education of the Cardiff University, and Expert Adviser of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Center for Clinical Practice, discusses in this webcast the problem of AMR and the importance of effective communication between the healthcare provider (HCP) and the patient. He also explains the Global Respiratory Infection Partnership (GRIP) Initiative, which educates and supports HCPs in helping their patients better understand the importance of proper antibiotic use.
Dr Martin Duerden, a Fellow of the UK Royal College of General Practitioners, Medical Adviser of the Centre for Medical Education of the Cardiff University, and Expert Adviser of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Center for Clinical Practice, discusses in this webcast the problem of AMR and the importance of effective communication between the healthcare provider (HCP) and the patient. He also explains the Global Respiratory Infection Partnership (GRIP) Initiative, which educates and supports HCPs in helping their patients better understand the importance of proper antibiotic use.