Cryptic crossword clue
Damaged condition of patients before and after a doctor has seen them? 3-7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 7 letter word ILL TREATED

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Crossword Answer definitions

ILL TREATED verb
  1. To treat someone or something badly or unkindly; to abuse or mistreat

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