Hot Topics - Microbiology Series (2) How (not) to prescribe antibiotics

Name: Hot Topics - Microbiology Series (2) How (not) to prescribe antibiotics
Start: 2024-10-10T18:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-10-10T19:00:00+00:00

10th Oct 2024

6:00 - 7:00pm (GMT)

Acute internal medicine

General (internal) medicine

Medical microbiology

10th Oct 2024

6:00 - 7:00pm (GMT)

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Description

Following the first session on the basics of clinical bacteriology, Dr Kenneth Leung (IMT3) focuses on the principles of antibiotic prescriptions - indications, dosage, side effects, etc. Please join us again on the 8th of October (7-8pm BST).

Summary

Join us for the second part of our Microbiology Series, "How (not) to Prescribe Antibiotics", led by Dr. Kenneth Leung. This session, relevant to all medical professionals, will delve into the crucial aspects of antibiotic prescriptions, such as indications, dosage, and side effects. Build upon your knowledge from our first session and enhance your understanding and management of antibiotic usage. Save the date for 8th of October from 7-8pm BST.

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Learning objectives

To deepen the understanding of the principles of antibiotic prescriptions, including indications, dosage, and side effects.
To develop an ability to prescribe antibiotics responsibly to prevent misuse and overuse, promoting antimicrobial resistance awareness.
To understand the importance of individualizing antibiotic prescriptions according to patient-specific factors such as age, allergies, organ function, and potential drug interactions.
To recognize common mistakes and pitfalls in antibiotic prescriptions and to learn strategies for avoiding them.
To reinforce the knowledge and skill set necessary for addressing complex clinical scenarios where antibiotic prescriptions are required.

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