Which of the Following Statements About Medical Liability Is False

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about medical liability is false?

• A) In the 1970s, medical liability insurance premiums rose rapidly, and some types of insurance were simply not available.
• B) The most frequent type of claims brought against physicians today allege failure to diagnose, failed surgery, or improper treatment.
• C) Defensive medical costs are not incurred under today's tort liability system.
• D) Several solutions for dealing with the medical liability problem have been proposed, but none address the problem of professional incompetence.

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