iatrogeenistä
Iatrogenic refers to effects or consequences that are caused inadvertently as a result of medical treatment or intervention. The term originates from the Greek roots iatro- meaning “physician” and -genic meaning “produced by.” It is used broadly in health care, pharmacology, surgery, and public health to describe adverse outcomes that arise from therapeutic processes rather than the underlying disease.
Typical examples of iatrogenic events include medication errors such as incorrect drug dosage, adverse drug reactions
Risk factors for iatrogenic harm comprise complex patient conditions, polypharmacy, high workloads, and information gaps among
Regulators and professional societies monitor iatrogenic events through surveillance databases and adverse event reporting systems. Reporting