Which of the Following Factors Is Primarily Responsible for the Increase

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors is primarily responsible for the increase in medical malpractice insurance premiums?

• A) Losses on medical malpractice claims
• B) The number of attorneys per capita
• C) The number of doctors working in managed care systems
• D) A decline in physician intelligence

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