[Problems of self medication].
Self-medication is practised in 60 to 80% of the cases of distress, disturbed health or sickness. The advantages and disadvantages of self-medication are listed up and recommendations as regards the safe use of self-medication are given.
D006801:Humans; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012306:Risk; D012651:Self Medication / Q000009:adverse effects*
D004366:Nonprescription Drugs
Problematik der Selbstmedikation.