Health literacy gaps fuel unrealistic antibiotic expectations in primary care patients
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By Dr. Sushama R. Chaphalkar, PhD. Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc. Sep 29 2024 Patients expecting antibiotics for common symptoms risk contributing to antibiotic overuse, making education on the dangers of misuse and resistance critical for both clinicians and the public. Study: Lack of Knowledge of Antibiotic Risks Contributes to Primary Care Patients’ Expectations of Antibiotics for Common Symptoms . Image Credit: New Africa / Shutterstock.com In a recent study published in The Annals of
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