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iatrogenic
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i·at·ro·gen·ic  (-tr-jnk)
adj.
Induced in a patient by a physician's activity, manner, or therapy. Used especially of an infection or other complication of treatment.
[Greek itros, physician; see -iatric + -genic.]
i·atro·geni·cal·ly adv.
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Adj.1.iatrogenic - induced by a physician's words or therapy (used especially of a complication resulting from treatment)
medical specialty, medicine - the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
induced - brought about or caused; not spontaneous; "a case of steroid-induced weakness"


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Narelle has been a witness in this situation to a narrative protesting the havoc of iatrogenesis (or medically induced harm to the patient).
Clinical reasoning strategies in physical therapy by Fritz, Julie N. / Physical Therapy
One whose mid-stay severity was worse than his admission or discharge severity score might be the victim of iatrogenesis (line C).
Severity of illness: red herring or horse of different color? by Goldschmidt, Peter G. / Physician Executive
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