Shilpa Jethwa
Shilpa Jethwa is an antimicrobial pharmacist at Northwick Park Hospital.
Contact Info
- Email:
- shilpa.jethwa@nhs.net
Recent stories
Diagnosis and management of hospital-acquired pneumonia in older adults Subscription
Hospital‑acquired pneumonia increases the length of in-patient hospital stay and is associated with high mortality rates, particularly in older people. Pharmacists and healthcare professionals need to know how to diagnose and manage the condition, and be cognisant of the gaps in the evidence base.
Principles of initiating antimicrobial therapy and empiric prescribingSubscription
Healthcare professionals should be aware of the principles of antimicrobial treatment and the need to reduce inappropriate prescribing to retain the effectiveness of drugs currently available.
Promoting antimicrobial stewardship in a hospital labSubscription
Bench rounds at Northwick Park Hospital help promote the prudent use of antimicrobials.
