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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

2020New England Journal of Medicine65 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

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