Why Doctors Order Too Many Tests (It's Not Just to Avoid Lawsuits)
"First we need to understand why doctors order too many tests. The most commonly cited reason is "defensive medicine": the fear of being sued by patients for not ordering a test. Recently, new evidence of defensive medicine was presented at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons conference. The study involved 72 orthopedic surgeons who saw 2,068 patients and reported ordering 20% of their expensive imaging tests "for defensive reasons." This accounted for 57% of bone scans, 53% of ultrasounds, 38% of MRIs, 33% of CT scans and 11% of x-rays."
Feb 2011
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"First we need to understand why doctors order too many tests. The most commonly cited reason is "defensive medicine": the fear of being sued by patients for not ordering a test. Recently, new evidence of defensive medicine was presented at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons conference. The study involved 72 orthopedic surgeons who saw 2,068 patients and reported ordering 20% of their expensive imaging tests "for defensive reasons." This accounted for 57% of bone scans, 53% of ultrasounds, 38% of MRIs, 33% of CT scans and 11% of x-rays."
Feb 2011
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gw...
09:45 AM - Apr 22, 2025
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sharon pasvant
@memyselfi
22 April, 05:35
In response Just Mee to his Publication
as a retired medical person...you are absolutely correct.
other reason...insurance...you have a great blue cross plan...you get royal treatment.
other reason...insurance...you have a great blue cross plan...you get royal treatment.
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