Table 3.

Expected general practitioner performances with rational use of antibiotics.^a

Domain	Expected performances
Cognition	Applying best bacteriological guess for empiric therapy Estimating the shortest possible adequate duration Assessing when not to prescribe antimicrobials, and use of alternatives Reassessing the antibiotic prescription around day 3
Skills	Switching to the correct antimicrobial based on microbiological results and cost effectiveness Mastering delayed antimicrobial prescription and negotiation with the patient Inputting documentation in the prescription chart and/or in patients’ clinical records
Attitude	Working within ethical code of conduct Applying legal and ethical frameworks affecting antibiotic-prescribing practice

^aThe table content was developed using various sources [36-38].