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Defensive medicine.(POLICY & PRACTICE)
Obstetricians who have had malpractice claims that lead to large payouts increase their risk-adjusted cesarean rates by about 1%, according to a study published in the summer issue of Inquiry: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing. The study examines the impact of malpractice claims on the practice behavior of obstetricians in Florida from 1992 to 1995. "While there is no evidence ...
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