In a first-of-its-kind study, research led by the George Washington University suggests that public health educational materials may not address the misconceptions that shape why patients expect antibiotics, driving doctors to prescribe them more. The research appeared in October in the journal Medical Decision Making.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/12/141215140857.htm

http://mdm.sagepub.com/content/early/2014/10/16/0272989X14553472