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Delayed antibiotic prescriptions for URTIs.

Noah Michael Ivers, Bruce Arroll, G. Michael Allan

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What are the advantages and limitations of delayed prescriptions for upper respiratory tract infections? A delayed antibiotic prescription involves advice to fill the prescription only if necessary. Delayed prescriptions substantially reduce antibiotic use but might slightly worsen some

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What are the advantages and limitations of delayed prescriptions for upper respiratory tract infections? A delayed antibiotic prescription involves advice to fill the prescription only if necessary. Delayed prescriptions substantially reduce antibiotic use but might slightly worsen some

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What are the advantages and limitations of delayed prescriptions for upper respiratory tract infections? A delayed antibiotic prescription involves advice to fill the prescription only if necessary. Delayed prescriptions substantially reduce antibiotic use but might slightly worsen some

Key concepts: Medical prescription, Respiratory tract infections, Antibiotics, Medicine, Intensive care medicine, Internal medicine, Pharmacology, Respiratory system

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