Suppose the Court System Begins to Make It Easier for Plaintiffs

question 30

Multiple Choice

Suppose the court system begins to make it easier for plaintiffs to win large payments from doctors and other medical professionals who are accused of malpractice.What result would you expect?

• A) Doctors would order more diagnostic tests and treatment procedures even when the costs of those procedures exceed the benefits to the patient.
• B) The cost of medical care would fall because doctors would avoid expensive tests and treatments.
• C) Claims on medical insurance plans would probably fall.
• D) More people would seek training to become medical professionals because they would be able to make more money ordering tests and treatment procedures.

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