Abstract
DEPALLENS, Miguel Andino et al. Quaternary prevention, curricular reform and medical education. Interface (Botucatu) [online]. 2020, vol.24, suppl.1, e190584. Epub 14-Set-2020. ISSN 1807-5762. https://doi.org/10.1590/interface.190584.
From a critical perspective that tackles the problem of overmedicalization, quaternary prevention (P4) emerged as an innovative concept, proposing alternatives to prevent iatrogenic events and to optimize healthcare costs. This essay provides a historical-conceptual review of P4 and of medical education models, aiming to understand how P4 can become a strategic element to remodel medical education. The article addresses conceptual aspects of P4, approaches medical education from a historical perspective, and shows the dynamic interconnections between P4, health practices and medical education. Finally, it explains the reasons why P4 can become a central element of medical education.
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Keywords : Quaternary prevention; Iatrogenic disease; Medical education; Excessive use of health products and services; Public Health.
