Media contributions
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Title ‘Superbugs’ causing great harm in Australian children: Study Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet NewsGP Media type Web Country/Territory Australia Date 11/09/24 Description Almost 10% of kids with a bloodstream infection are infected with a multi-drug resistant organism, in a ‘serious and growing problem’...
Professor Mark Morgan, Chair of RACGP Expert Committee – Quality Care, told newsGP the research is yet another reminder that while many GPs are considered in their prescribing, much more can be done.
‘This is important research that demonstrates how antibiotic resistant “superbugs” are already causing great harm,’ he said.
‘Community use of antibiotics has reduced gradually over the last decade but there is still a great deal of over-use compared to best-practice guidelines, particularly for acute respiratory infections.
‘It is vital that antimicrobial stewardship is practised consistently across all sectors of healthcare.’...
Professor Morgan said both clinicians and the public can have an ‘exaggerated impression of the benefits of antibiotics’ in reducing the severity, duration and complications of infections.
‘Every day in general practice we are balancing the need to treat infections promptly, particularly recognising the early signs of sepsis with the need to avoid over-use of antibiotics,’ he said.
‘This all occurs in the context of maintaining therapeutic relationships, safety netting, and managing patient expectations. It is challenging and rewarding work that relies on years of training and experience.’Producer/Author Manisha Fernando URL https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/superbugs-causing-great-harm-in-australia-children?utm_source=racgpnewsgpnewsletter&utm_campaign=newsgpedm&utm_medium=email Persons Mark Morgan