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. 2019 Apr;32(2):165-177.
Epub 2019 Mar 18.

Information on nosocomial infections in the mainstream media: an opinion document

E Bouza  1 , S Alonso, A Asensio, G De Juan, C García Lucio, C Larrosa, J López-Iglesias, P Muñoz, R Sierra, J Perianes, J L De la Serna, E Palomo  2 , D Gracia
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Information on nosocomial infections in the mainstream media: an opinion document

E Bouza et al. Rev Esp Quimioter. 2019 Apr.

Abstract
in English, Spanish

This paper seeks to explore the reasons for the low impact of nosocomial infection in the mainstream media and the responsibilities of physicians and journalists in terms of this situation. To this end, a small group of 13 experts met for round-table discussions, including physicians with expertise in nosocomial infection, medical lawsuits and ethics, as well as journalists from major mainstream Spanish media outlets. The various participants were asked a series of questions prior to the meeting, which were answered in writing by one of the speakers and discussed during the meeting by the whole group, the aim being to obtain consensual conclusions for each of them. The document was subsequently reviewed, edited and forwarded to all co-authors for their agreement. The opinions expressed are the personal opinions of the participants and not necessarily those of the institutions in which they work or with which they collaborate.

Este documento busca explorar las razones del bajo impacto de la infección nosocomial en los medios de comunicación tradicionales y las responsabilidades de los médicos y periodistas en esta situación. Con este fin se realizó una mesa redonda con un pequeño grupo de 13 expertos, incluidos médicos con experiencia en infecciones nosocomiales, legislación médica y ética, así como periodistas de los principales medios de comunicación españoles. Antes de la reunión, se les hicieron una serie de preguntas a los participantes, las cuales fueron respondidas por escrito por cada uno y discutidas durante la reunión por todo el grupo, con el objetivo de obtener conclusiones consensuadas para cada una de ellas. El documento fue posteriormente revisado, editado y enviado a todos los coautores para su acuerdo. Las opiniones expresadas por cada participante son propias y no necesariamente de las instituciones en las que trabajan o con las que colaboran.

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The authors declare no conflicts of interest. This publication was financed by GSK and the authors have not received any fee for their collaboration.

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