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
8B Nursing Unit
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: 
PDF
Population: 
04-Older Adults
Languages: 
English
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