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Abstract
This article analyzes the role, significance, and modern problems of iatrogenesis in medical practice. Iatrogenesis is a pathological condition arising as a result of medical interventions, diagnostics, or pharmacotherapy, which is one of the pressing problems of modern medicine. The study extensively covers the causes of iatrogenic pathologies, including side effects of medications, incorrect diagnosis and treatment, as well as ethical and deontological errors of medical workers. The article analyzes the clinical significance of toxic effects arising during pharmacotherapy, including hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, neurotoxicity, and severe complications such as allergic reactions, in particular anaphylactic shock. It is also substantiated that the use of new drugs and technologies in medical practice, on the one hand, increases the effectiveness of treatment, and on the other hand, can cause the emergence of new types of iatrogenic diseases. In the development of iatrogenesis, not only medical factors, but also the individual psychological characteristics of the patient, communication between the doctor and the patient play an important role. Therefore, in the prevention of iatrogenesis, it is important to make an accurate diagnosis, organize treatment based on an individual approach, as well as strictly observe the principles of medical ethics and deontology.