GPs' clinical assessment of whether antibiotics are warranted (n=316) | Antibiotic prescribed at first consultation, n (%) | Bacterial and/or atypical pathogens identified, n (%) |
Definitely warranted (36) | 36 (100%) | 22 (61%) |
Probably warranted (125) | 125 (100%) | 51 (41%) |
Probably not warranted (91) | 18 (20%) | 38 (42%) |
Definitely not warranted (64) | 2 (3%) | 26 (41%) |