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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Definitions:

Biological

Pertains to the processes and phenomena associated with living organisms, often emphasizing the genetic, neurological, and physiological aspects.

Psychological Problems

Conditions affecting an individual's mental state, potentially disrupting their emotional, psychological, and social well-being.

Diathesis-stress Model

The diathesis-stress model is a psychological theory that explains behavior as a result of a predispositional vulnerability together with stress from life experiences.

Genetic Factors

Hereditary aspects and contributions to an individual's traits, behaviors, and predispositions, passed from parents to offspring through genes.