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. 1973 May 19;2(5863):407-10.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.2.5863.407.

Iatrogenic disease in general practice: its incidence and effects

Iatrogenic disease in general practice: its incidence and effects

R Mulroy. Br Med J. .

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.

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