Defensive medicine: It is time to finally slow down an epidemic

• Published in: World journal of clinical cases Vol. 6; no. 11; pp. 406 - 409
• Main Authors: Vento, Sandro, Cainelli, Francesca, Vallone, Alfredo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Baishideng Publishing Group Inc 06.10.2018
• Subjects: Doctor-patient relationship; Medical error; Adverse event; Clinical reasoning; Medical education; Defensive medicine; Healthcare cost

Defensive medicine is widespread and practiced the world over, with serious consequences for patients, doctors, and healthcare costs. Even students and residents are exposed to defensive medicine practices and taught to take malpractice liability into consideration when making clinical decisions. De...