Antimicrobial Resistance and Respiratory Infections
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.
