This study systematically maps empirical research on physicians' views and experiences of
hedging-type defensive medicine, which involves providing services (eg, tests, referrals) to …

Abstract Background Defensive Medicine (DM) concept refers to all medical care provided
by physicians without increasing the benefits to the patient, the primary purpose of which is …

Background Defensive practice occurs when physicians provide services, such as tests,
treatments and referrals, mainly to reduce their perceived legal or reputational risks, rather …

Defensive medicine, characterized by physicians' inclination toward excessive diagnostic
tests and procedures, has emerged as a significant concern in modern healthcare due to its …

Background Medical errors, unsatisfactory outcomes, or treatment complications often
prompt patient complaints about healthcare providers. In response, physicians may adopt …

For more than two decades, advocates of malpractice system reform have claimed that the
most damaging and costly result of the US medical malpractice system is the practice of …

Defensive medicine takes place when doctors prescribe unnecessary tests, procedures or
specialist visits (positive defensive medicine), or avoid high risk patients or procedures …

Objective To identify the prevalence of the practice of defensive medicine among Italian
hospital physicians, its costs and the reasons for practising defensive medicine and possible …

Background Defensive medicine is defined as a doctor's deviation from standard practice to
reduce or prevent complaints or criticism. The objectives of this study were to assess the …

In 2010 the Belgian government introduced a low cost administrative procedure for
compensating medical injuries to overcome the major shortcomings of the existing tort …