Misdiagnosis, Mistreatment, and Harm — When Medical Care Ignores Social Forces
Seth M. Holmes, Helena Hansen, Angela C. Jenks, Scott Stonington, Michelle Morse, Jeremy A. Greene, Keith Wailoo, Michael Marmot, Paul E. Farmer
Abstract
The Case Studies in Social Medicine demonstrate that when physicians use only biologic or individual behavioral interventions to treat diseases that stem from or are exacerbated by social factors, we risk harming the patients we seek to serve.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineHarmPsychological interventionSocial forceMEDLINEPsychiatrySocial psychologyLawPolitical sciencePoliticsPsychologyEthics in medical practiceHealthcare cost, quality, practicesEthics in Clinical Research