Definition
iatrogenic
adjective
- caused or produced by medical treatment or a physician's actions, especially in an unintended or harmful way
Usage: medical/clinical term; typically used in healthcare contexts
Examples
- The patient developed an iatrogenic infection after surgery due to improper sterilization.
- Iatrogenic side effects from the medication were more serious than the original condition.
- The doctor warned that the procedure carried a small risk of iatrogenic complications.
- Some iatrogenic illnesses result from drug interactions that physicians fail to anticipate.
- The hospital implemented new protocols to reduce iatrogenic errors in patient care.