Table 5 Different forms of defensive medicine practiced by the respondents (n = 204)
From: The practice of defensive medicine among hospital doctors in the United Kingdom
Practice | (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Ordering tests un-necessary tests | 121 | 59.3% |
Unnecessary referral | 112 | 54.9% |
Performing unnecessary intervention / procedure | 56 | 27.5% |
Prescribing un-necessary medication | 47 | 23% |
Avoiding high risk procedures | 42 | 20.6% |
Refusal to treat a high risk patients | 19 | 9.3% |