overtreated

[US]/ˌəʊvəˈtriːtɪd/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərˈtriːtɪd/

Translation

v.past tense and past participle of "overtreat"; treated too much or for too long; provided with excessive or unnecessary medical treatment

Example Sentences

many elderly patients are overtreated with unnecessary medications.

the condition is often overtreated due to misdiagnosis.

healthcare providers sometimes overtreat minor illnesses.

patients with terminal illnesses are frequently overtreated.

the medical system tends to overtreat common colds.

children are often overtreated with antibiotics.

some doctors admit they overtreat patients out of fear of lawsuits.

mental health conditions are sometimes overtreated with medication.

the patient felt overtreated after receiving multiple unnecessary procedures.

medical overtreatment can lead to serious side effects.

insurance pressures sometimes lead to overtreated cases.

chronic pain patients are frequently overtreated with opioids.

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