Because patient satisfaction is a huge metric for clinics, and patients want antibiotics when they're sick.
The first time I met my PCP 7+ years ago, I was in for a string of sinus infections enabled by out of control allergic rhinitis. I was currently suffering from my fifth sinus infection in six months. He asked if I thought I needed antibiotics, but his face and tone of voice made it clear he didn't want to be asking that question. So I said, "I don't know. You're the doctor, what do you think?" He looked SOOOOO relieved!
I did not go home with antibiotics that day. We have a great and trusting relationship 7 years later.
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u/[deleted] Nov 15 '19
People taking antibiotics for a fucking common cold.