Abstract

DOMECQ GOMEZ, Yoandra; FREIRE SOLER, Josué; QUERTS MENDEZ, Odalis  and  COLUMBIE REYES, Juan Lorenzo. Current considerations on iatrogenesis. MEDISAN [online]. 2020, vol.24, n.5, pp.906-924.  Epub Sep 17, 2020. ISSN 1029-3019.

Iatrogenesis is the damage caused by the health professional to patients, families or other people, in non intentional way, that can cause either a slight emotional distress or death. Keeping this in mind an exhaustive literature review on the topic was carried out that compiles up-to-date aspects: concept, differences between this and the bad medical practice, iatrogenesis modalities (mainly the psychological type) and recommendations to avoid it, aimed at contributing to a better performance of health professionals and elevating the population life quality.

Keywords : iatrogenesis; psychological iatrogenesis; bad practice.

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