Quaternary prevention: reviewing the concept.

Carlos MartinsMaciek Godycki-CwirkoBruno HelenoJohn Brodersen

Published in: The European journal of general practice (2018)

In this new proposal, quaternary prevention is defined as an 'action taken to protect individuals (persons/patients) from medical interventions that are likely to cause more harm than good.'

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
healthcare
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
physical activity
patient reported outcomes
patient reported