Antimicrobial Resistance: A Deadly Burden No Country Can

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Table of Contents

I. Executive Summary. 1

II. Introduction 4

III. Background: The Evolving Situation Confronting Us 7

A Call to Action in Canada . 7

Antibiotic-Resistant Organisms in Canada . 8

Measuring a Moving Target 9

Implications of Bioterrorism. 9

Implications of Litigation, Premature Death, Wrongful Death and Equity 11

Health Canada’s Call to Action Acknowledged . 11

IV. Estimated Economic and Social Burden of Illness in Canada 13

A. Increased Cost of Providing Care to Infected Individuals . 13

B. Infrastructure Costs Of Maintaining Surveillance Programs And Reference Laboratory Services.

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C. Diminished Quality Of Life 18

V. Implications for Investments Required 26

VI. References: 30

VII. Appendices 36

Appendix A: The Markov Model 36

Appendix B: Cost Details 39

Appendix C: Interview Scripts 40

1) Patient Script. 40

2) Health-care Provider Script. 44

Appendix D: Integrated Action Plan Recommendations from 1997 conference 47