Predicted Rates (%) of Antibiotic Prescribing for Patients Consulting Their Primary Care Physician for URIs, by Year and Physician Specialty
| Specialty | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Family Medicine | 59.9% | 49% | 42.9% |
| General Internal Medicine | 35.8% | 44.3% | 36.2% |
| Other Specialties | 53.9% | 52.1% | 47.1% |