Rates of advanced imaging by practice peers after malpractice injury reports in Florida, 2009-2013
JAMA May 24, 2019
Ly DP - In this investigation, researchers assessed whether reports, which are precursors to malpractice suits, are correlated with greater subsequent use of diagnostic imaging. For doctors, the cumulative risk of facing a claim for malpractice is high across all specialties. The perception of this risk can lead to the use of defensive medicine, including diagnostic imaging. Some events may increase the perception of this risk, such as injury reports against one's practice peer.
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