Iatrogenic Illness on a General Medical Service at a University Hospital

摘要: We found that 36% of 815 consecutive patients on a general medical service university hospital had an iatrogenic illness. In 9% all persons admitted, the incident was considered major in it threatened life or produced considerable disability. 2% patients, illness believed to contribute death patient. Exposure drugs particularly important factor determining which complications. Given increasing number and complexity diagnostic procedures therapeutic agents, monitoring untoward events is essential, attention should be paid educational efforts reduce risks