Abstract
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.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Age Factors
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Analgesics / adverse effects
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Contraceptives, Oral / adverse effects
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Family Practice
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Female
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Humans
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Hypnotics and Sedatives / adverse effects
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Iatrogenic Disease / epidemiology*
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Infant
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Pharmaceutical Preparations / administration & dosage
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Sex Factors
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Steroids / adverse effects
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Surgical Procedures, Operative / adverse effects
Substances
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Analgesics
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Contraceptives, Oral
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Hypnotics and Sedatives
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Pharmaceutical Preparations
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Steroids