Prescribing with Precision: Writing Antibiotic Prescriptions in Infectious Diseases
In an era of increasing antimicrobial resistance, accurate and responsible antibiotic prescribing has become a critical skill for healthcare professionals. Writing a clear, appropriate, and guideline-compliant prescription is not only essential for effective patient care, but also for reducing medical errors and limiting the spread of resistance.
This training is designed to strengthen your clinical reasoning and practical skills in antibiotic prescribing. Through a combination of theoretical foundations, real-life case discussions, and hands-on exercises, participants will learn how to choose the right antibiotic and write precise, safe, and effective prescriptions.
Whether you are a medical student or resident, this workshop will help you gain confidence in your prescribing practices and adopt a more responsible approach to antibiotic use.
training program
Introduction – The Art of Prescribing
Importance of a well-written prescription (clinical, legal, and ethical impact)
Why appropriate antibiotic use is crucial
Consequences of prescribing errors (resistance, side effects, interactions, cost…)
Fundamentals of Rational Antibiotic Therapy
Classification of commonly used antibiotics
Principles for choosing an antibiotic (spectrum, route, duration, patient factors…)
Empirical vs targeted therapy
Practical Prescription Writing
Structure and legal requirements
Essential elements (date, patient details, dosage, duration…)
Antibiotic-specific considerations (INN, precise dosage, adjustments…)
Clinical cases: ENT, urinary, pulmonary, skin infections
Guided writing exercises
Interactive Workshop: “Prescription Challenge”
Case-based group work: Bacterial vs viral sore throat
Urinary tract infections
Community-acquired pneumonia
Skin infections
Special cases (pregnancy, renal failure, penicillin allergy)
Writing prescriptions followed by group correction
Training Objectives
Understand the principles of rational antibiotic prescribing
Write clear, compliant, and context-appropriate prescriptions
Identify and avoid common prescribing errors
Adapt antibiotic therapy based on pathology, patient profile, and guidelines
Develop a responsible approach to antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance
Target Audience
Medical students (from 4th year)
Residents
Dental students
Evaluation and Closing
- Open Discussion and Q&A
- Closing of the Training
- Participant feedback
- Advice for continuing self-directed learning
Training Director
Pr. Aissa FILALI
