Glossary

Iatrogenic

Iatrogenic

Iatrogen

Iatrogenic describes complaints or damage caused by medical treatment itself. This refers, for example, to side effects of medications or the consequences of a procedure. The term does not imply any judgement, but merely describes the cause.

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