A Compilation of Articles and Resources on Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
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Below is a selection of suggested reading taken from the last 12 months of the Commission’s weekly publication “On the Radar”. The selection highlights papers and reporting exploring the evidence for the effectiveness of antimicrobial stewardship in hospitals, the scope of the problem of antimicrobial resistance, and some specific stewardship strategies. Commission projects supporting antimicrobial stewardship are also highlighted.
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Exploring the coverage of antimicrobial stewardship across UK clinical postgraduate training curricula.
OBJECTIVES Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global political and patient safety issue. With ongoing strategic interventions to improve the shape of UK postgraduate clinical training, ensuring that all clinicians have appropriate knowledge and practical skills in the area of AMR is essential. To assess this, a cross-sectional analysis was undertaken of the coverage and quality of antimicrobia...
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