Journal of General Practice Nursing (GPN) | May 2016

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C-reactive protein point-of-care testing for lower respiratory tract infections

C-reactive protein point-of-care testing for lower respiratory tract infections
Respiratory

Article topics: aid patient education and, CRP POCT, diagnose lower respiratory tract infections, POCT cost-effectiveness, reduce antimicrobial prescribing, Self management

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This article helps to explain how C-reactive protein point-of-care works, and why using this diagnostic kit can help to reduce antibiotic prescribing.

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