When Providers Deliver Unnecessary Services with the Objective of Protecting

question 25

Multiple Choice

When providers deliver unnecessary services with the objective of protecting themselves against lawsuits, this practice is called

• A)defensive medicine
• B)supplier-induced demand
• C)primary protection
• D)legal risk

---

Definitions:

Canine

A tooth located between the incisors and premolars, pointed in shape and used for tearing food.

Premolar

A type of tooth located between the canine teeth and molars in the mouth, used for crushing and grinding food.

Incisor

A front tooth specialized in cutting food, found in both the upper and lower jaws of mammals.

Molar

A tooth adapted for grinding, located in the posterior part of the mouth in both the upper and lower jawbones.