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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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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| * **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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