Author's response

[摘要] We welcome the letter by Paul Driscoll and were disappointed, yet not surprised to read of the increased number of consultations, hospital appointments and increased distress to patients, families and carers as a result of urgent facsimile advice to change prescribing practice. We would encourage both the primary care profession and the prescribing regulatory authorities to learn from this episode, and agree with Driscoll that clear guidance should suggest appropriate alternatives with the appropriate supporting evidence.

[学科分类] 卫生学