On the recordMarch 11, 2010
That's what we call defensive medicine, which means a doctor defending himself in advance or practicing defensive medicine because he is afraid he's going to get sued and has to be able to respond to that suit.
John Shadegg: “That's what we call defensive medicine, which means a doctor defending himself in advance or practicing defensive…”
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The speaker is discussing the concept of defensive medicine in the context of medical liability.
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