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defensive medicine n (Medicine) the practice by a doctor of ordering extensive, often unnecessary tests in order to minimize liability if accused of negligence How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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We all lament the growing paperwork of defensive medicine, but these (or, rather, their opposites) are the steps you can take to mitigate the danger of legal action against your facility. Among practitioners of defensive medicine who detailed their most recent defensive act, 43 percent reported using imaging technology in clinically unnecessary circumstances. Physicians' increased use of defensive medicine is taking a toll on costs. |
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