The Frequency of Malpractice Claims Against Physicians

question 6

Multiple Choice

The frequency of malpractice claims against physicians

• A)Is higher for general practitioners than any other specialty
• B)Has increased dramatically since the mid-1980s for all specialties
• C)Differs little among specialties
• D)Is greater for those specialties that practice high-risk invasive procedures
• E)Will continue to soar unless tort laws are reformed

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