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The costs of defensive medicine.
- Source :
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AAOS Now . Dec2010, Vol. 4 Issue 12, p29-29. 1p. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- The article reports on the increase in the number of physicians practicing positive defensive medicine in the U.S. A survey reveals that 92.5% of surgeons have ordered imaging tests to protect themselves from lawsuits, and they attributed 34% of overall healthcare costs to defensive medicine. Also, 42% of physicians have restricted their practice to avoid risky procedures, patients with complex conditions, and patients perceived to be litigious.
- Subjects :
- *MEDICAL practice
*DEFENSIVE medicine
*SURGEONS
*MEDICAL care costs
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 19356765
- Volume :
- 4
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- AAOS Now
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 56470061