Speakers:
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Marie Philbin – Chief Antimicrobial Pharmacist, National Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control Team, HSE
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Bernie Love - Chief II Antimicrobial Pharmacist in Community Operations, HSE
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Paul Ryan – GP Advisor, AMRIC Team & ICGP Therapeutics LeadGP
Summary:
"Antimicrobial Stewardship updates in advance of November 18th: European Antibiotic Awareness Day" provides updates on antimicrobial stewardship and preparations for Antibiotic Awareness Day. The webinar highlights positive trends in antibiotic prescribing, updates on national action plans and implementation efforts, the launch of educational modules and resources, updates on community antimicrobial stewardship, the need to improve adherence to recommended therapies and durations, the development of informative leaflets for patients, and the importance of shorter antibiotic courses. The webinar concludes with a discussion on potential collaborations, challenges in prescribing and treating certain infections.