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Antibiotic use – Key questions (1.5 CPD hours)

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GP and prescribing lead Dr Martin Duerden answers questions from GP Dr Pam Brown on appropriate antibiotic use for common primary care presentations

Learning objectives

This module offers GPs advice on best practice for antibiotics, including:

  • When to use topical antibiotics over oral
  • Oral antibiotics for severe otitis externa
  • The most effective antibiotic for UTIs present during the first three months of pregnancy
  • Dealing with atypical pneumonia

This module is free for all registered members of Pulse Learning until 16 May 2012.

 


          

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