Definition
iatrogenesis
noun
- illness, injury, or other harmful effect caused by medical treatment or diagnosis
Usage: medical term; formal
Examples
- The patient developed an infection as a result of iatrogenesis during surgery.
- Iatrogenesis is a serious concern in modern medicine and requires careful monitoring.
- Some medications can cause iatrogenesis if not properly prescribed and monitored.
- The hospital implemented new protocols to reduce the risk of iatrogenesis.
- Doctors must weigh the benefits of treatment against the potential for iatrogenesis.