Background
Rational use of medicines requires that patients receive medications appropriate to their clinical needs, in doses that meet their own individual requirements, for an adequate period, and at the lowest cost to them and their community. Antimicrobial Stewardship programs are critical in optimizing antimicrobial use for better health outcomes. This webinar will discuss the importance, role and operational of Rational Use of Medicine approaches and programs within an overall Antimicrobial Stewardship function.
Speaker:
Prof. Andy Barraclough: Director of Training: Empower School of Health, Gurgaon, India
Dr Sangeeta Sharma: President: Delhi Society for Promotion of Rational Use of Drugs, New Delhi, India
Meeting recording: