The physicians examined the outcomes of patients who self-administered long-term IV antibiotics and compared them to the outcomes of those whose antibiotics were administered by a healthcare worker. Contrary to typical expectations, the group that administered their own antibiotics had better outcomes.
“This really taps into human potential, giving a voice to the uninsured at the same time that it offers an opportunity for enormous cost savings to hospitals,” said study author and UT Southwestern assistant professor Kavita Bhavan, MD.
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