Defensive Medicine – Still a Concern for Doctors – InjuryBoard.com (blog)

Defensive Medicine - Still a Concern for Doctors
InjuryBoard.com (blog)
Doctors say they worry about medical malpractice lawsuits, so much so that they are ordering unnecessary tests and procedures. This latest survey of 1231 ...
Malpractice Fears Can Cause Over-testingRedOrbit
9 in 10 docs blame lawsuit fears for overtestingThe Associated Press
New Study Finds 91% of Physicians Practice Defensive MedicineMedscape
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