Iatrogenic disease in general practice: its incidence and effects.
A year's survey of iatrogenic disease in general practice showed that one consultation in every 40 was the result of iatrogenic disease. Iatrogenic disease may affect the doctor/patient relationship, often leading the doctor to feel guilty or the patient to become aggressive.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000700:Analgesics / Q000009:adverse effects; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000009:adverse effects; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000009:adverse effects; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease / Q000453:epidemiology*; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012737:Sex Factors; D013256:Steroids / Q000009:adverse effects; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000009:adverse effects
D000700:Analgesics; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations; D013256:Steroids