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Iatrogenesis Flashcards

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what is latrogenesis

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any harmful mental of physical condition induced in a patient through the effects of treatment by a doctor

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what does Illich (Marxist) study about latrogenesis

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medical intervention

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what is medical intervention

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when drugs and surgery can actually be more harmful than the condition they are meant to be curing

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what are 2 examples of latrogenesis

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wrong medication, MSA

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what is MSA

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an infection in hospital

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what is a case study about latrogenesis

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NHS blood scandal

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