Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs IatrogenesisUpdated: 2020-01-04OverviewIatrogenesis is the creation of additional problems or complications resulting from medical treatment. The treatment can be done by a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. © 1998-2024 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use