Impact of a diagnostic algorithm with a point-of-care C-reactive protein test, with clinical decision support and safety net advice on the prescription of antibiotics and the further treatment of acutely ill children in outpatient care: a multicenter, clu KU Leuven
Children get infections regularly, and these can usually be treated safely on an outpatient basis without antibiotics. However, many children are prescribed antibiotics, which contribute to antimicrobial resistance and a higher dependence on care. GPs often cite diagnostic uncertainty as a reason for prescribing antibiotics. We therefore want to strengthen the assessment of acutely ill children in primary care with an evidence-based ...