How To Convince Physicians To Change Their Antibiotic Prescribing Practices: 5 Lessons From An Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist

ID Stewardship | August 2024

The growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) requires the unification of clinicians and pharmacists as antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) principles must be present and practiced on all fronts. This article examines five key strategies that can equip pharmacists to effectively influence physicians in their daily integration of stewardship practices. Together, these techniques will help foster open communication and collaboration between medical professionals to improve patient outcomes.