In article <[log in to unmask]>, Rob & Glynis
Davies <[log in to unmask]> writes
>when do they consider an antibiotic is NOT needed ?
Needed for what and who and when?
>can amoxicillin be usual 1st choice , in uncomplicated URTI
first choice is advice as far as I am concerned
>no local resistance , IF ab required
if you work with GPs then you will know that there is no such thing as
'no local resistance' ;-) ;-)
>UTI- trimethoprim ?
Proven or unproven - Monday am or Friday night?
>do you see a place for quinolones in primary care ?
>
Is that some sort of money lending system? ;-)
>ALL comments welcome
>
Don' like antibiotics on the whole - tend to make patients think I can
do something useful and this is a dangerous position to be in.
I use virtually nothing except amox, eryth and trim
(choice depends on whether patient has upset me or not ;-)
HTH (but I doubt it)
Cheers :)
--
Dr Jel Coward
'There's no such thing as a bad dog - just not enough bones"
Anon German Shepherd
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