9 in 10 docs blame lawsuit fears for overtesting

Monday, June 28, 2010 - 15:21 in Psychology & Sociology

9 in 10 docs blame lawsuit fears for overtesting By LINDSEY TANNER 2010-06-28T20:10:22Z CHICAGO (AP) -- Ninety percent of physicians surveyed said doctors overtest and overtreat to protect themselves from malpractice lawsuits.... © 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Learn more about our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

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