Question

Which of the following statements about defensive medicine is true?

A. It can mean excessive medical tests.
  B. Insurance companies encourage it.
  C. It's motivated by the needs of the patient.
  D. It's the result of fewer malpractice claims

Answer 1

Answer: A. It can mean excessive medical tests.

Explanation: Defensive medicine can sometimes mean overly cautious doctors use an excessive number of medical tests, which may result in additional tests and procedures that the doctor wouldn’t ordinarily have used.

Doctors use these tests to protect against potential claims of malpractice. PF

Answer 2

C it's motivated by the needs of the patient.