The Fear of Lawsuits May Prompt Doctors to Order Additional

question 11

Multiple Choice

The fear of lawsuits may prompt doctors to order additional tests and procedures just to protect themselves-a strategy called

• A)defensive medicine.
• B)counter litigation.
• C)malpractice.
• D)preventative medicine.

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