Ethics in health care: The practice of defensive medicine
Defensive medicine is the practice of diagnostic or therapeutic measures that are conducted primarily as a safeguard against possible malpractice liability, rather than to ensure the health of the patient. Defensive medicine, a significant problem, is discussed in this article. First, an overview of...
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| Language: | English |
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2014-01-01
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| Series: | South African Family Practice |
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| Online Access: | https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/4027 |
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