Vast majority of physicians practice 'defensive medicine'
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 - 07:14
in Health & Medicine
A survey by Mount Sinai School of Medicine researchers has found that 91 percent of physicians believe concerns over malpractice lawsuits result in 'defensive medicine,' ordering more tests and procedures than necessary as a protective measure. The study, which questioned 2,416 physicians, is published in the June 28 edition of Archives of Internal Medicine...