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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 21, 2006; 12(47): 7671-7675
Published online Dec 21, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i47.7671
Table 5 Specific defensive medicine practices among gastroenterologists (n = 118)
Most recent act ofdefensive medicineGastroenterologistsn (%)
Recorded interaction with patient41 (35)
in considerable detail
Referred patient to another physician39 (33)
Avoided certain procedure or intervention25 (21)
Ordered more tests than medically indicated13 (11)