Sentence examples for defensive procedure from inspiring English sources

In our study 27% of doctors said that they will perform unnecessary interventions or procedures to avoid the risk of litigation, this is similar to what was reported from Italy where 31% of the procedures performed by gastroenterologists were reported as defensive procedure without solid medical indication [ 12].

Its conclusions: A package that included a $250,000 cap on noneconomic damages, a $500,000 cap on punitive damages and a one-year statute of limitations for claims by adults would save about $11 billion a year -- 40 percent from reduced malpractice premiums and the rest in the form of fewer defensive procedures like M.R.I.'s.

Applying these guidelines in an appropriate manner could help in reducing the risks of incurring in medical defensive procedures.

On the medical costs front, I think malpractice reform can reduce the proliferation of needless, defensive medical procedures, saving billions without putting patients at risk.

The industry also adds to the soaring costs of health care because of "defensive" tests and procedures.

Week 2 provided its own obstacles, when quarterback Cody Kessler was unable to practice after requiring a toe procedure and defensive end Leonard Williams sat out of drills because of an ankle injury.

In a recent survey, the Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) asked doctors how often they practiced "defensive medicine"–prescribing tests, procedures or even hospitalizations not because they thought the patient needed them but to ward off lawsuits.

Greg Dyke's earlier response to changes to editorial procedures sounded inadequate, defensive and bureaucratic.

"But (her superior) was so defensive and said that the procedures we had were appropriate.

At the same time, doctors complain that "defensive medicine" — ordering tests and procedures out of fear of being sued — drives up health costs.

Fears of malpractice lawsuits prompt many doctors to practice "defensive medicine," ordering more tests and procedures than they otherwise would.