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World J Exp Med. Dec 20, 2023; 13(5): 123-133
Published online Dec 20, 2023. doi: 10.5493/wjem.v13.i5.123
Ground level utility of Access, Watch, Reserve classification: Insights from a tertiary care center in North India
Gunjita Negi, Arjun KB, Prasan Kumar Panda
Gunjita Negi, Arjun KB, Prasan Kumar Panda, Department of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Rishikesh 249203, India
Author contributions: Negi G, KB A, and Panda PK gave the concept, designed the project, collected the data, analysed, wrote the manuscript, critically reviewed, and approved the manuscript.
Institutional review board statement: The study was reviewed and approved by Institutional Ethics Committee of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, India.
Informed consent statement: All study participants, or their legal guardian, provided informed written consent prior to study enrollment.
Conflict-of-interest statement: There are no conflicts of interest.
Data sharing statement: Will be shared with correspondence to the corresponding author.
STROBE statement: The authors have read the STROBE Statement—checklist of items, and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the STROBE Statement—checklist of items.
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Corresponding author: Prasan Kumar Panda, MBBS, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Room No. 409, Rishikesh 249203, India. motherprasanna@rediffmail.com
Received: August 12, 2023
Peer-review started: August 12, 2023
First decision: September 14, 2023
Revised: October 10, 2023
Accepted: December 4, 2023
Article in press: December 4, 2023
Published online: December 20, 2023
Core Tip

Core Tip: With the rise in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) particularly in developing countries it is the need of the hour to adopt better prescribing practices. It is important to raise knowledge and awareness about AMR and improve adherence to guidelines. The research highlights areas of improvement in prescribing practices.