International journal for quality in health care : journal of the International Society for Quality in Health Care
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Int J Qual Health Care · Jun 2004
Physician knowledge and adherence to prescribing antibiotic prophylaxis for sickle cell disease.
The purpose of this research was to examine how physician characteristics were associated with: (i). physician knowledge of and adherence to sickle cell guidelines; and (ii). the types of educational programs about sickle cell disease desired by physicians. ⋯ The majority of physicians surveyed were relatively knowledgeable about sickle cell guidelines, however there may be a need for continuing education programs that focus on the issues of prescribing antibiotics to a child with unconfirmed sickle cell disease and penicillin dosage.