A game theoretic approach reveals that discretizing clinical information can reduce antibiotic misuse
Antibiotic resistance is a major public health concern, exacerbated by antibiotic over-prescription. Here we show, using game theory, that reduction of over-prescription can be achieved by discretizing the clinical information given to physician, e.g., by decision support systems.
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Main Authors: | Maya Diamant, Shoham Baruch, Eias Kassem, Khitam Muhsen, Dov Samet, Moshe Leshno, Uri Obolski |
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Language: | EN |
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Nature Portfolio
2021
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Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/d0d3f17edf954ce6a898ee0ff40a1dad |
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