⚠️ The Quiet Iatrogenics of Chronic Pain
Not all harm in chronic pain care comes from neglect or malice. Some of the deepest injuries are created quietly — through certainty delivered without humility, labels given too early, and explanations that shrink a person’s sense of safety and possibility. This reflection explores how well-intended care can unintentionally deepen suffering, and why recognizing iatrogenics in pain is a necessary step toward healing.