Disability, chronic condition, and iatrogenic illness.

摘要: People with disabilities and chronic conditions are disadvantaged by the US health care system. Some people receive too few of services they need; others many from practitioners who do not understand their disability-related needs thus subject them to iatrogenic illnesses (health problems arising process). We explore this deprivation excess focus on 3 categories illness that can harm patient population impede ability live independently. Empirical studies in needed. Physiatrists must play a central role conducting such helping these persons access needed while avoiding potential associated care.