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The Epidemic Of Antibiotic Resistance: A Legal Remedy To Eradicate The "Bugs" In The Treatment Of Infectious Diseases, Mike Misocky
The Epidemic Of Antibiotic Resistance: A Legal Remedy To Eradicate The "Bugs" In The Treatment Of Infectious Diseases, Mike Misocky
Akron Law Review
Even though some hospitals have initiated programs aimed at curbing inappropriate antibiotic use, present day circumstances warrant a comprehensive approach to the pending epidemic. In an era where managed care organizations are prevalent and the crux of health care takes place in the community, the opportunity exists for a legal remedy to halt the progression of a possible "superbug" tyranny. This article sets forth the Antibiotic Resistance Epidemic in Part 11. Parts III and IV discuss the causative agents while emphasizing the need for a regulatory attack to the problem. The remainder of this article concentrates on a proposal to …