Abstract:Background
Previous studies have shown antibiotic prescribing differences based on patient demographics which may represent inequitable care. Our objective was to perform an exploratory analysis of antibiotic prescribing rates for respiratory conditions to better understand possible inequities and identify disparities in our health system.
Methods
This was a retrospective cohort study of urgent care encounters for respiratory… Show more
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