Look up: iatrogenesis

1. iatrogenesis
   'Iatrogenic' refers to the use of drugs and has come to mean that the drugs or treatments used have contributed not to the cure but to the continuing or worsening of the condition. In the 1980s Australian physicians coined the word 'iatrogenesis' believing that the principle cause of the 'epidemic' of 'RSI' in Australia was due to poor diagnosis on …
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2. iatrogenesis
   iatrogenesis 1. Refers to any illness, injury, or fatality that is the direct result of medical intervention (doctor induced), ranging from inappropriate treatment to harmful drug interaction, misinterpretation of a lab test, or a fatal reaction to an injection of penicillin or other medication. Adv...
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3. iatrogenesis
   'Iatrogenic' refers to the use of drugs and has come to mean that the drugs or treatments used have contributed not to the cure but to the continuing or worsening of the condition. In the 1980s Australian physicians coined the word 'iatrogenesis' believing that the principle cause of the 'epidemic' ...
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4. Iatrogenesis
   The terms `iatrogenesis` and `iatrogenic artifact` refer to inadvertent adverse effects or complications caused by or resulting from medical treatment or advice. In addition to harmful consequences of actions by physicians, iatrogenesis can also refer to actions by other healthcare professionals, su...
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