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4- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, October 8, 1996 By Jeff Mitchell Port Perry Star Health professionals in Port Perry are undertaking a study that is aimed at recommending guidelines for "optimal" care for patients. The study, spearheaded by Dr. John Stewart of Port Perry Medical Associates, will exam- ine the rate and reasons of pre- scriptions of antibiotics here, with a view to determining how the drugs can best be used. The "multi-stakeholder" sur- vey will include local doctors, harmacists and patients, said br Stewart, who says the study is designed to result in efficient use of a vital medical resource, "The Health & Social Services Committee of the Region of Durham DURHAM | REGION | PUBLIC MEETING Re: Ontario Works and 'Workfare and better patient treatment. He's pond to point out that the Soar isn't aimed at slash- ing costs or cutting patient services here; rather it's to examine local data, and deter- mine how medication can bet- ter be prescribed. "Our overall goal is not to decrease the number (of antibi- otic prescriptions), and it's not necessarily to decrease the cost, but to make sure we get the best treatment for the cost," said Dr. Stewart. The study coincides with global concerns that antibi- otics, the wonder drugs that have helped doctors battle bac- terial infections, are being over-prescribed. That leads to invites YOU toa 7:00 = 9:00 p.m., October 16, 1996. Cafeteria Henry Street High School 614 Henry Street, Whitby HOW DO | KNOW | NEED ORTHOTICS? At FOOT BALANCE PLUS we do our best to provide you with an honest answer to this question using the latest state of the art computer technology. IF YOU HAVE ONE OR MORE OF THESE SYMPTOMS - GIVE US A CALL TODAY FOR A FREE EXAMINATION AND CONSULTATION e Foot Pain * Bunions * Flat Feet * | ow Back Pain * Hip Pain Port Perry Clinic * Heel Spurs e Callus Buildup es Knee Pain e Shin Splints * Foot & Leg Fatigue 230 Queen St., Port Perry 985-4422 Appointments Available Monday to Saturday with evening hours. ~ Mayor T. Edwards ORTHOTICS TEN REASONS JO CONSIDER a couple of dangerous results: An increase in drug-resistant bacteria, and more side effects for patients prescribed the dru; While Dr. Stewart contends over-prescription is not a prob- lem in Port Perry, he at antibiotics are b "We have to use them wisely." how many and ] He said Port is an ideal spot infections we see," he to conduct his research. The The public 3 Medical Associates, a unique invol coalition of community doctors, during which has a massive store of records. its goals will | on more than 30,000 patients. Tn ortant As well, local ul work closely with She: doctors, and have indicated a willingness to take part in the study. Conclusions hive at here will provide an important whit odes e "they sy 2 role in as we ¢ ; Chair ...KO ...Scugog Mayor Howard Hall joins sister E Haslam, new owners of the Kotya Pee at a Grand Opening ceremony Friday morning. The include girls and ladies casual and dress clothing in J baskets, and, for fun, lingerie and adult novelties. Scugog St. Business people want- ing to improve their net- working skills are invited to oo the Oct. 16 meet- Haugen"s Chicken Hwy. 12, just south of 7A. Manchester 985-2402 Fabulous Breakfast Special $999 It's We rh the pa plus tax gens October - December