ER doctors: Lawsuit fears lead to overtesting

Sunday, June 20, 2010 - 23:40 in Psychology & Sociology

ER doctors: Lawsuit fears lead to overtesting By LINDSEY TANNER 2010-06-21T04:29:14Z CHICAGO (AP) -- Fast decisions on life-and-death cases are the bread and butter of hospital emergency rooms. Nowhere do doctors face greater pressures to overtest and overtreat.... © 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Learn more about our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

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