'What role can you play in awareness raising of antimicrobial resistance?'

THIS ARTICLE WILL TELL YOU ABOUT 

• Antimicrobial drugs
• European Antibiotics awareness day
• Antimicrobial resistance

YOU WOULD BE LIKELY TO REFERENCE THIS ARTICLE IF YOU WERE RESEARCHING:

• Medicines management
• Antimicrobial resistance
• Infection prevention and control

IN WHAT SITUATIONS WILL THIS ARTICLE BE USEFUL FOR ME?

This article will give you an understanding of the issue of antimicrobial resistance which is a growing problem and a serious threat to patient safety. European Antibiotics Awareness Day raises the profile of responsible prescribing of antibiotics in hospitals and in the community. Nurses have a key role to play in awareness raising of this issue.

QUESTIONS FOR YOUR MENTOR/TUTOR

• What role can I play in awareness raising of antimicrobial resistance?
• What advice should I give around responsible prescribing of antibiotics?

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