Antibiotics for urinary tract infections in older people: When you need them—and when you don’t (Choosing Wisely)

UMHS Department:

Infection Prevention and Epidemiology

Geriatrics Center

Antimicrobial Stewardship Program

Faculty Group Practice Clinical Care Guidelines

Link to Web:

http://www.choosingwisely.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ChoosingWiselyUTIAntibioticsAGS-ER.pdf

Subjects:

Urinary Tract Infection

Document Type:

Diseases and Conditions

Format:

Population:

04-Older Adults

Languages:

Physical Description:

2 page handout

Keywords:

UTI, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Antibiotics, Antibiotic use, UTI older

Publication or Revision Year:

2017

Cover Sheet:

Yes

Writing Team Contact:

Maureen Thompson