Revista médica de Chile
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Revista médica de Chile · Sep 2021
Observational Study[Risk factors for adverse drug reactions in patients admitted to intensive care units].
Patients hospitalized in intensive care units (ICU) are at higher risk of having adverse drug reactions (ADR). ⋯ The identified risk factors have a great impact on pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic parameters, and should be considered to avoid the appearance of ADR.
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Revista médica de Chile · Sep 2021
ReviewWhen it is time to decide: factors associated to the choice of a medical specialty.
After finishing their initial education, physicians can enter post-graduate training programs. In Chile, there are multiple medical specialties options. This review synthesizes the factors associated with the choice of specialty, according to international publications. ⋯ Besides, both prestige and economic prospects are influential factors in the choice and specialties such as Surgery are preferred. The choice of specialty must reach a balance between the students' interests and public health needs. Identifying these factors would allow a better understanding of the present shortfall (or surplus) in certain fields and contribute to the definition of policies and decision-making.