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  • Title: [Nature and extent of self medication with so-called "home remedies" in patients with rheumatic diseases].
    Author: Rainer F, Ulreich A, Pfeiffer KP.
    Journal: Z Rheumatol; 1982; 41(6):276-9. PubMed ID: 6984577.
    Abstract:
    272 patients with various rheumatic disorders were interviewed on the basis of a 28 points questionnaire concerning a possible self-medication with non prescribed remedies. A total of 272 patients (78%) had taken various non prescribed remedies and additionally 56 patients had kept self-made dietary restrictions. The parameters favouring an increased rate of self-medication were: female sex, increased age and a prolonged duration of the disease. However, the type of the rheumatic disorder did not play any significant role. The possible reasons of this high degree of self-medication with non prescribed remedies are discussed and improved patient-information by the physician is postulated.
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