👉 Undertreatment is a medical term used to describe an inadequate or inappropriate treatment of a specific health condition. It refers to the failure to address the underlying causes of the illness, rather than simply treating symptoms or exacerbating them. Undetected illnesses can often lead to chronic and prolonged health problems, while untreated conditions may progress to more serious ones. In many cases, undetreatment is associated with poor outcomes for patients who are not receiving adequate care. This can result in higher rates of hospitalization
