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Diagnostic Uncertainty and Decision-Making in Home-Based Primary Care: A Qualitative Study of Antibiotic Prescribing

Diagnostic Uncertainty and Decision-Making in Home-Based Primary Care: A Qualitative Study of Antibiotic Prescribing

January 19, 2024

IMPACT Career Development Awardee, Rupak Datta, MD, PhD, is lead author on a paper describing their study highlighting the complexity of diagnosing and treating infections in home-based primary care due to the characteristics of homebound patients, the challenges of providing medical care in the home, and the various factors contributing to the decision to prescribe antibiotics. Authors provide critical insight into strategies to promote antibiotic stewardship in home care.