Ciclo de confianza en salud

Recently, I underwent two procedures under general anesthesia. In both cases, fentanyl was administered —a drug currently at the center of a public health safety crisis in Argentina— due to a production-related issue (under ongoing investigation) that has resulted in infections and secondary fatalities. In this scenario of uncertainty, I chose to place my trust in my physician just as many others do when this medication is required for various procedures. However, initial trust must be continually reaffirmed in order to be sustained. This could be described as a “cycle of trust in healthcare,” which may be strengthened or eroded depending on events. Why address this in our journal’s editorial? Because it brings us to reflect on key concepts that underscore the value of research methodology and evidence-based medicine, especially at a time when artificial intelligence does not always have all the answers