Antibiotics at End of Life: Where Are We Now and Where Are We Going? A Narrative Review.

Background: Antibiotics are frequently prescribed at the end of life, though the benefits and harms are not well understood.

Methods: We abstracted relevant findings from articles published in English in the past 25 years to answer questions generated by discussion among the authors and with stakeholders in Palliative Care and Infectious Diseases.

Findings: Prescribing practices vary based on individual situation and geographic location.