Hernandez-Juyol M, Job-Quesada J R
Facultad de Odontologia Universidad de Barcelona, Spain.
Med Oral. 2002 Nov-Dec;7(5):344-7.
The classical definition of self-medication is "the taking of drugs, herbs or home remedies on one's own initiative, or on the advice of another person, without consulting a doctor". Used as a solution to the wide range of complaints and minor health problems which may appear over a lifetime, it can be the result of an individual choice or by the influence of a family who is well informed about which techniques and drugs are safe and useful. This paper reviews the concept of self-medication, placing particular emphasis on the common self-medication errors within dentistry and their negative consequences in terms of systemic disease. Used in a responsible way self-medication is desirable because, as an independent search for a drug treatment, it can complement the work of health professionals. Furthermore, it represents a self affirming, independent attitude on the part of patients. Information, therapeutic advice and education are argued to be the basic elements underlying responsible self-medication.
自我药疗的经典定义是“在未咨询医生的情况下，自行主动或根据他人建议服用药物、草药或家庭疗法”。作为应对一生中可能出现的各种不适和轻微健康问题的一种解决办法，它可能是个人选择的结果，也可能是受到了某个对哪些技术和药物安全且有用了如指掌的家庭的影响。本文回顾了自我药疗的概念，特别强调了牙科领域常见的自我药疗错误及其对全身性疾病的负面影响。以负责任的方式使用自我药疗是可取的，因为作为一种独立寻求药物治疗的方式，它可以补充医疗专业人员的工作。此外，它代表了患者自我肯定、独立的态度。信息、治疗建议和教育被认为是负责任的自我药疗的基本要素。
