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The Practice Of Defensive Medicine

Posted at 10:55AM in News by Joseph Bryant 1 Comment

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Defensive medicine, also called defensive medical decision making, refers to the practice of recommending a diagnostic test or treatment that is not necessarily the best option for the patient, but acts as a safety net to protect the physician against the patient as potential plaintiff...

Medical Malpractice: Top Reasons Why Doctors Get Sued

Posted at 12:40PM in Lifestyle by Sierra Kennedy 0 Comments

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Medical malpractice claims are a growing concern among physicians and future doctors, including medical students and residents who worry about the potential legal burden that could possibly cripple a career they've worked so hard for. The New England Journal of Medicine investigated 14 years worth of malpractice...