Antibiotic prescription during e-visits

E-visits where the patient and physician don't meet in person but have contact through the telephone or computer are already happening in Sweden. There is a concern that antibiotic prescription would be prescribed more generously at e-visits.

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SBU Enquiry Service

Responds to queries received from Swedish healthcare and social service providers, or governmental organisations. Queries have a limited scope and the process is designed to enable a more rapid response, typically within two to three months. Reports are based on systematic reviews, that are identified through structured searches and critically appraised for risk of bias.

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Are there differences in antibiotic prescriptions in e-visits compared to physician office visits?

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