Physicians may be over-prescribing antibiotics to children during online visits, according to a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Children seeking medical care online or through a smartphone may be prescribed antibiotics they don't need, according to a National Institutes of Health funded study released in"Pediatrics" on Monday.
This is the first time a study looked at telemedicine antibiotic prescriptions in children and highlights the need for physical examinations and medical tests, according to the study conducted by Dr. Kristin Ray, alongside University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine colleagues. Doctors worry that over prescribing antibiotics can make the bacteria resistant, making it harder to treat infections with standard drugs. Last year, at least 2 million people were infected with an antibiotic-resistant bacteria, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The study comes at a time when direct-to-consumer telemedicine visits are on the rise and technology is playing a larger role in combining home health care and physician offices. CVS partnered with virtual care leader Teladoc and opened its virtual MinuteClinic last August, allowing customers over 2 years old to reach doctors via an app for about $60. Other companies are following suit.
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