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YATROGENIA [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2009-07-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Non-Surgical Treatment
- Surgery
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- iatrogenesis
1, record 1, English, iatrogenesis
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- iatrogenicity 2, record 1, English, iatrogenicity
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The creation of additional problems or complications resulting from treatment by a physician or surgeon. 3, record 1, English, - iatrogenesis
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
- Chirurgie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- iatrogénèse
1, record 1, French, iatrog%C3%A9n%C3%A8se
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Apparition d'un trouble à la suite d'une intervention médicale (traitement, hospitalisation, etc.). 1, record 1, French, - iatrog%C3%A9n%C3%A8se
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratamiento sin cirugía
- Cirugía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- iatrogenia
1, record 1, Spanish, iatrogenia
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- yatrogenia 1, record 1, Spanish, yatrogenia
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-12-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Surgery
- Non-Surgical Treatment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- iatrogeny
1, record 2, English, iatrogeny
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are two types of iatrogeny: 1. iatrogeny caused by a medical action and 2. iatrogeny caused by the lack of a medical action (omission iatrogeny). 2, record 2, English, - iatrogeny
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Iatrogeny occurs in all steps of medical practice starting with the patient-doctor relationship including diagnostic treatment and finally prevention of diseases. 2, record 2, English, - iatrogeny
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- iatrogénie
1, record 2, French, iatrog%C3%A9nie
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toute pathologie d'origine médicale au sens large, compte tenu de l'état de l'art à un moment donné, qui ne préjuge en rien d'une erreur, d'une faute ou d'une négligence. 2, record 2, French, - iatrog%C3%A9nie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cirugía
- Tratamiento sin cirugía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- iatrogenia
1, record 2, Spanish, iatrogenia
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- yatrogenia 2, record 2, Spanish, yatrogenia
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Daño causado por un procedimiento médico o por un médico a su paciente ya sea por negligencia, ignorancia o mala fe. 3, record 2, Spanish, - iatrogenia
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