Introduction: Food allergy is on the rise. Primary care providers are called upon to diagnose and treat these patients. Objective: to develop and test an educational resource on food allergy in primary care. Methods: An observational study was conducted based on a 23-item structured written questionnaire on food allergy and self-reported knowledge. Results: Almost all physicians (98%) indicated that they see patients with food allergies and half of these physicians treat ten or more patients annually. Conclusions: A flexible educational program was developed that can be an effective teaching tool for primary care providers to diagnose and manage food allergies.

food allergy, anaphylaxis, primary care, general practitioners source: DeCS