The escalating threat of antimicrobial resistance has resulted in a heightened interest in antimicrobial stewardship (AS), a strategy that encompasses a broad range of interventions directed towards fostering more prudent use of antibiotics, thereby improving the long-term sustainability of current available antimicrobial agents. AS is a relatively new multidisciplinary field, and there are no consistent training or practice standards in Singapore at this point in time.
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