FOCUS ON QUALITY NEW C. DIFF RESOURCES
The Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) offers two new informative resources regarding diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the extremely serious Clostridium difficile infection (C. diff). Written for clinicians, "Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment of C. Difficile: Current State of the Evidence" summarizes findings from a review of recent evidence regarding the accuracy of diagnostic tests and the effectiveness of interventions for prevention and treatment of C. diff. A clinician summary of the full report is available at www. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov. A companion resource, designed for patients, is written specifically to help patients and their caregivers understand and discuss treatment options. Titled "Treating and Preventing C. difficile Infections: A Review of the Research for Adults," the patient guide may be downloaded at the same website. Search for report 2477.
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