The Frequency of Malpractice Claims Against Physicians

question 10

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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