Ivan Illich on Iatrogenic Illness and Medicine

„The USDHEW calculates that 7% of all patients suffer compensable injuries while hospitalized .....One out of every five patients admitted to a typical research hospital acquires an iatrogenic (Caused by the treatment process) disease, one case in thirty leading to death. Half of these episodes result from complications of drug therapy; amazingly, one in ten come from diagnostic procedures.“

Ivan IllichIvan Illich cites statistics on iatrogenic illness, medical risks, and complications caused by medication and diagnostic procedures.
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Ivan Illich was an Austrian-American philosopher, social critic, and priest, known for his critical views on modern society and institutions.

Using statistical figures, Ivan Illich examines the risks of medical treatment and the possible consequences of iatrogenic illness.


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Ivan Illich quote about iatrogenic illness, hospital treatment, and medical complications

Ivan Illich (1926–2002) was an Austrian-American philosopher, social critic, and priest. He criticized industrial society and the institutionalization of life, especially in medicine and education. Illich's work influenced numerous social theorists and activists.

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