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PL CMO (1998)6: Antimicrobial resistance

  • Document type:
    Professional Letter - Chief Medical Officer
  • Author:
    Department of Health; Chief Medical Officer
  • Published date:
    7 September 1998
  • Primary audience:
    Professionals
  • Gateway reference:
    1998
  • Series number:
    PL CMO (1998)6; equivalent to
  • Pages:
    2
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown

Draws attention to a new report from the Standing Medical Advisory Committee which has important implications for all health professionals who prescribe, dispense, supply and administer or advise on the use of antimicrobial agents. A synopsis of the report is enclosed for doctors and nurse executive directors and a summary is enclosed for dentists. Issued jointly with the Chief Nursing Officer, Chief Dental Officer and the Chief Pharmacist.

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