학술논문
The managed care factor in antibiotic resistance
Document Type
Editorial
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Source
Physician Assistant. June 1997, Vol. 21 Issue 6, p24, 2 p.
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ISSN
8750-7544
Abstract
The focus of health maintenance organizations (HMOs) on lowering costs contributes to increased bacterial resistance to antibiotics. Medical staff at HMOs are expected to increase patient satisfaction while spending less time in explanations for treatment. Therefore, patients who expect antibiotics for such non-life-threatening conditions as colds are often given these drugs. Misuse of antibiotics is not cost-effective, lowers the quality of medical care, and creates cynical providers.