Rewind: How to Stop Antibiotic Misuse with Jeffrey Linder, MD, MPH

20/03/2023 21 min
Rewind: How to Stop Antibiotic Misuse with Jeffrey Linder, MD, MPH

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Episode Synopsis

Physicians are notorious for prescribing antibiotics as a "quick fix" when they aren't necessary. There are many reasons why, and Jeffrey Linder, MD, MPH, dives into those and discusses effective ways to reduce the number of inappropriate prescriptions by working with physicians. Originally released in fall 2018, this episode is still timely as the over prescription can lead to dangerous side effects for patients including antibiotic resistance.

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