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iatrogenesis [2023/01/11 15:57] – [Examples of Iatrogenesis from Psychiatric Medications] andrewtaustiniatrogenesis [2024/04/24 06:51] (current) – [Examples of Iatrogenesis from Psychiatric Medications] tom
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 =====Iatrogenesis===== =====Iatrogenesis=====
  
 Iatrogenic[(Iatrogenesis>Iatrogenesis[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iatrogenesis|Wikipedia]])] health conditions refer to harm or negative effects on a patient's health that are caused by medical treatment or interventions. These types of health conditions can range from minor side effects of medication to serious complications and even death. The process of creating these conditions is referred to as iatrogenesis. Iatrogenic[(Iatrogenesis>Iatrogenesis[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iatrogenesis|Wikipedia]])] health conditions refer to harm or negative effects on a patient's health that are caused by medical treatment or interventions. These types of health conditions can range from minor side effects of medication to serious complications and even death. The process of creating these conditions is referred to as iatrogenesis.
  
-There are several ways in which iatrogenic health conditions can occur. One common way is through the use of medications. While medications can be essential for treating and managing various health conditions, they can also have unintended side effects. For example, a patient may experience nausea, dizziness, or allergic reactions when taking certain medications. In more serious cases, medications can cause more severe side effects such as organ damage or even death.+There are several ways in which iatrogenic health conditions can occur. One common way is through the use of medications. While medications can be essential for treating and managing various health conditions, they can also have unintended side effects. For example, a patient may experience nausea, dizziness, or allergic reactions when taking certain medications. In more serious cases, medications can cause more severe side effects such as organ damage or even death. A current example is the use of Midazolam during the C crisis in the UK.
  
 Another way in which iatrogenic health conditions can occur is through medical procedures and surgeries. While these interventions can be necessary for improving a patient's health, they also carry risks and potential complications. For example, a patient may experience bleeding, infection, or nerve damage after surgery. In some cases, the procedure may not be successful and the patient's health may even deteriorate as a result. Another way in which iatrogenic health conditions can occur is through medical procedures and surgeries. While these interventions can be necessary for improving a patient's health, they also carry risks and potential complications. For example, a patient may experience bleeding, infection, or nerve damage after surgery. In some cases, the procedure may not be successful and the patient's health may even deteriorate as a result.
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-  * **Nosocomial infections:** These are infections that patients acquire while receiving treatment in a healthcare facility, such as a hospital or nursing home. Nosocomial infections can occur due to a variety of factors, including poor hand hygiene, contaminated surfaces, or the use of contaminated medical equipment.[(Nosocomial>Hospital-acquired infection[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hospital-acquired_infection|Wikipedia]])]+  * **Nosocomial infections:** These are infections that patients acquire while receiving treatment in a healthcare facility, such as a hospital or nursing home. Nosocomial infections can occur due to a variety of factors, including poor hand hygiene, contaminated surfaces, or the use of contaminated medical equipment.[(Nosocomial>Hospital-acquired infection[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hospital-acquired_infection|Wikipedia]])] [(Cov>14,000 people died with Covid after catching it in hospital [[https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/we-need-better-over-14000-28046576|Mirror UK]])]{{ :covid_wales.jpg?200 |}}
  
  
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 It's important to note that while these are some common examples of iatrogenic health problems, this list is not exhaustive and there are many other types of iatrogenic health problems that can occur. It's important to note that while these are some common examples of iatrogenic health problems, this list is not exhaustive and there are many other types of iatrogenic health problems that can occur.
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 +===== Assigning psychiatric diagnoses has negative consequences =====
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 +In the developed world, the diagnosis of mental illness is widespread among young adults - e.g., according to the study „Jugend in Deutschland 2024“ for Germany 11% of the 14-29 year old are in treatment[(JugendinDeutschland2024>Jugend in Deutschland 2024[[https://twitter.com/BentFreiwald/status/1782739548885463477|Bent Freiwald Twitter]])]. The paper "The Effects of Diagnosing a Young Adult with a Mental Illness: Evidence from Randomly Assigned Doctors"[( :harvard:Andres2023>>
 +authors   : Bos, Marieke and Hertzberg, Andrew and Liberman, Andres
 +title     : The Effects of Diagnosing a Young Adult with a Mental Illness: Evidence from Randomly Assigned Doctors
 +publisher : Swedish House of Finance Research Paper No. 23-11
 +published : September 15, 2023
 +url       : http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4573307 
 +)] about the long-term causal effects of being diagnosed during young adulthood for those at the margin of diagnosis finds that, for people at the margin, a mental illness diagnosis increases the future likelihood of internal death, hospital admittance, being sick from work, and unemployment while also lowering expected income and the propensity to be married or have children. Diagnosis increases the use of psychiatric medication in the 36 months right after diagnosis. A possible interpretation offered for the results is that the amount and type of treatment used for marginal diagnosis may be inadequate, or inappropriate. 
  
 =====Examples of Iatrogenesis from Psychiatric Medications===== =====Examples of Iatrogenesis from Psychiatric Medications=====
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 It is important for healthcare professionals to be aware of the potential for serotonin syndrome when prescribing medications that affect serotonin levels, and to monitor for symptoms when patients are taking multiple medications that may interact with each other. If serotonin syndrome is suspected, the medication should be discontinued and treatment should be started immediately. With prompt recognition and management, most people make a full recovery. It is important for healthcare professionals to be aware of the potential for serotonin syndrome when prescribing medications that affect serotonin levels, and to monitor for symptoms when patients are taking multiple medications that may interact with each other. If serotonin syndrome is suspected, the medication should be discontinued and treatment should be started immediately. With prompt recognition and management, most people make a full recovery.
  
-==== Other Iatrogenic Condiotns from Psychiatric Medications ====+==== Other Iatrogenic Conditions from Psychiatric Medications ====
  
 There are several other iatrogenic conditions that can be caused by psychiatric drugs, including: There are several other iatrogenic conditions that can be caused by psychiatric drugs, including:
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   * **Hormonal imbalances:** Some antidepressants can cause hormonal imbalances, including changes in thyroid function and prolactin levels, which can affect metabolism, mood, and other bodily functions.   * **Hormonal imbalances:** Some antidepressants can cause hormonal imbalances, including changes in thyroid function and prolactin levels, which can affect metabolism, mood, and other bodily functions.
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