NICE New Antibiotics Guidelines Released Today

The video discusses the dilemma doctors face in prescribing antibiotics due to patient pressure and the risk of antibiotic resistance. It highlights the case of David Batty, whose infection was resistant to all antibiotics. The NHS watchdog, Nice, reports that many prescriptions are unnecessary, leading to resistance. New guidelines suggest disciplinary action for overprescribing, but the Royal College of GPS finds this unhelpful. The video emphasizes the need for patients to understand that antibiotics are not always the solution.

How do patients contribute to the pressure on doctors to prescribe antibiotics?

What message does the Royal College of GPs believe patients need to understand regarding antibiotics?