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Debunking common myths in infectious diseases practice

The field of infectious diseases is fraught with ideas that drive our daily clinical decision making yet lack a credible scientific basis. We need rational and critical thinking to overcome these misconceptions to... Read More

The psychology of antimicrobial prescribing behaviors

Antibiotic prescribing habits are more complex than one might expect. Up to 40% of antibiotic prescriptions are inappropriate, for reasons including the wrong drug, duration, dose, or indication.[1] Excessive... Read More

Antibiotic treatment durations are not based on scientific reasoning; they stem from an artificially created number system

As an infectious diseases physician, I am often asked, “How long do I treat this patient’s infection?” After years of extensive medical training, clinical practice, and memorization of treatment durations from various... Read More

The unsubstantiated preference for outpatient IV antibiotics

Established in 2005, the outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT) clinic at Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) is an integral service that provides care for patients who require IV antibiotics for their infections.... Read More