Dangerous Demagoguery Jan 22, 2008
Such lawsuits based on junk science have driven up the cost of medical care, not only directly but even more so indirectly, by leading to an increase in Caesarean births and other costly "defensive medicine" to protect doctors rather than patients. The world of John Edwards, like the world of Barack Obama, is a world of victims, whose savior he claims to be. (Townhall.com)
President Bush Discusses Economy in Fredericksburg, Virginia Dec 18, 2007
Because many doctors practice defensive medicine. They say, well, if I'm fixing to get sued, I want to make sure I administer as many tests as possible, so that my practice and my techniques can stand up in a court of law, which runs up the cost of medicine. (White House News Releases)
Hospitals to pay for harming patients Dec 14, 2007
Encouraging a culture of blame and punishment will promote a massive increase in the practice of defensive medicine resulting in much higher costs for no increase in productivity. Rewards and incentives for improvements in performance are much more likely to produce the desired results. (Times Online)
Reality lost on those who put faith in universal health care Dec 10, 2007
While were spewing statistics here's one I found "According to a 2005 study in JAMA, over 90 percent of physicians surveyed admitted to practicing defensive medicine. This can range from "positive" defensive medicine, like ordering unnecessary tests, referring to consultants, or performing unneeded procedures; to "negative" defensive medicine, like avoiding high-risk patients or procedures. Why practice defensive medicine? Physicians practice defensive medicine to avoid malpractice litigation."... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Sorry is the million dollar word in the medical world Dec 7, 2007
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Doctors and malpractice reform Dec 6, 2007
In a recent survey, 93 percent of the doctors said they practice "defensive medicine", 92 percent ordered tests, diagnostic procedures or referrals for specialist consultations that they did not think were needed ... Indonesia doesn't need a "China-like crisis" to start reforms, but needs rather to guard itself against a fragmented and unifocal legislation that could lead to "U.S.-like defensive medicine" and case-hungry malpractice attorneys. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Smaller malpractice awards draw doctors to Texas, but limit claims Nov 26, 2007
"These lottery-sized awards and frivolous lawsuits may enrich the trial lawyers, but they put a heavy burden on doctors, hospitals and, of course through defensive medicine, they put a burden on the entire healthcare system," Romney said last week at Des Moines University, a medical school, drawing applause from the audience. But Democratic hopeful John Edwards, a former trial lawyer, has said that the changes hurt the victims of medical errors while doing little to reduce the cost of... (Boston Globe)
DNC: Romney's Health Care Confusion Continues Nov 22, 2007
"These lottery-sized awards and frivolous lawsuits may enrich the trial lawyers but they put a heavy burden on doctors, hospitals and, of course through defensive medicine, they put a burden on the entire health care system." [AP, 11/20/07] Paid for and authorized by the Democratic National Committee. This communication is not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. (PR Newswire)
Medical Malpractice and Healthcare Nov 22, 2007
This can cause doctors to treat patients with less confidence, or even lead to defensive medicine, where doctors perform tests or offer drugs that aren t medically necessary to ward off potential litigation. Tort Reform. (Suite101.com)
Romney: Cap Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Nov 22, 2007
"These lottery-sized awards and frivolous lawsuits may enrich the trial lawyers but they put a heavy burden on doctors, hospitals and, of course through defensive medicine, they put a burden on the entire health care system.". Romney also would encourage states to create health courts with judges experienced in handling medical liability cases and would ask states to adopt sanctions against lawyers and others who repeatedly file frivolous malpractice claims. (Newsmax)
More than the sum of their chromosomes Nov 20, 2007
Doctors practise defensive medicine, ordering expensive tests and drowning patients in data, while parents labour under the misapprehension that they have a duty to terminate if the tests so dictate. It's bad enough that the prenatal tests aren't exact. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Four Pinocchios for Recidivist Rudy Nov 8, 2007
" I know that I won't be subject to excessive radiation from "defensive medicine" tests that my doctor's lawyer ordered throughout my life (and the associated increased cancer risks). If I was particularly worried about prostate cancer and wanted regular PSA tests in the UK, I could always request them from my doctor. See As for the concern about the government telling people what doctors they see... don't insurance companies already do this? I know that I have a list of doctors that I can see,... (Washington Post)
President Bush Discusses Health Care, Economic Growth and Free Trade at 2007 Grocery Manufacturers Association/Food Products Association Fall Conference Nov 1, 2007
Yet many of the doctors who we hire to provide services practice defensive medicine, so that if they get sued they got a case in the courthouse that can defend them. These junk lawsuits are running up the cost of medicine for you, and they're running up the cost of medicine for the federal government -- which is you. (White House News Releases)
Defensive Medicine: Cautious Or Costly? Oct 23, 2007
Defensive Medicine: Cautious Or Costly ... Defensive Medicine: Cautious Or Costly ... Fearing malpractice lawsuits, many doctors are practicing defensive medicine, ordering unneeded, expensive tests. (CBS News)
The Quiet Strength Of An American Hero Oct 23, 2007
The Story Of Lt. Michael Murphy, Recipient Of The Medal Of Honor. This undated photo released by the U.S. Navy shows Navy Seal Lt. Michael P. Murphy, the recipient of the Medal of Honor. (CBS News)
Sleep Deprivation Stirs Up Emotions Oct 23, 2007
Study Explains Why Lack Of Sleep May Lead To Irrational Behavior. Explore health issues including AIDS, cancer and antibiotics. (CBS News)
World Series preview: Rocks, BoSox both riding high Oct 23, 2007
It's hot in here: World Series features two clubs on fire - CBS News. It's hot in here: World Series features two clubs on fire. (CBS News)
IMF Chief: Uncertain Economic Times Ahead Oct 23, 2007
De Rato Says Continued Growth Of Global Economy Can't Be Taken For Granted. WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2007. (CBS News)
Loss In Translation: Dow Drop = Asia Fall Oct 23, 2007
Last Week's Dollar Woes And Wall Street Tumble Prompt Worries In Asian Markets. TOKYO, Oct. 22, 2007. (CBS News)
Navy SEAL Earns Medal Of Honor Oct 23, 2007
President Bush Presents Soldier's Family With First Medal Of Honor For Combat In Afghanistan. WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2007. (CBS News -- Early Show)
State looks at malpractice reform again Oct 16, 2007
It instills fear in physicians and causes them to create adversarial relationships with their patients or practice defensive medicine. "It's the fear that malpractice is a threat to their credibility, their livelihood," Kirven said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Commentary: There's hope in alternative healing Oct 13, 2007
She spoke of limited time with patients, fears about insurance, practicing defensive medicine, and the transformation of medical students who begin as idealists but eventually "start taking off [their] rose-colored glasses." Is this truly the "reality" of where medicine is headed. This past year of medical school has been the most incredible and rewarding period of my life. (CNN -- Health)
Healthcare plan includes marketplace magic’ - Legislators answer questions about Healthy Wisconsin at Chamber-sponsored event on Monday Sep 27, 2007
Health care today is defensive medicine. We have created a culture where doctors will always over-test just to be on the safe side and that will not change. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Newt Gingrich: The System Is Dysfunctional Sep 5, 2007
You have too much defensive medicine, too many malpractice suits. Unnecessary differences in various costs would be eliminated by a genuine market where people had price and quality information. (Forbes)
Your queries Aug 17, 2007
This extra testing can result from doctors practicing defensive medicine to avoid malpractice suits. Studies have shown that this accounts for no more than 2 percent or 3 percent of health care costs, which amounts to about $40 billion to $60 billion. (MSNBC -- Health)
A free-market cure for US healthcare system Aug 3, 2007
Frivolous lawsuits have led to defensive medicine and doctors leaving the profession. More than 45 million Americans are without health insurance. (Boston Globe)
Medical Society relieved with decision Jul 25, 2007
Buras said it is his opinion that if legitimate medical decisions are later second guessed, then doctors would practice defensive medicine and protect their own interests instead of those of the patients. The Louisiana Medical Society has supported Dr. Pou s medical decisions in Memorial Medical Center since last September, saying that the medical professionals at Memorial were in crisis situation and acted appropriately. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Michael Moore makes CNN blush Jul 22, 2007
"In other words, Me Me Me - forget about the grandmother who spent all her money taking care of her orphaned grandchildren. Forget about the people who's parents parents did not come in on the Mayflower. Forget about the young adults who don't have the chance to get an education because the parents are dead and have to work grueling jobs to take care of their younger siblings.As long as I have my home, HumVee, cottage, and can take cross country holidays forget about the unfortunate few.The... (CTV.ca)
President Bush Visits Nashville, Discusses Budget Jul 20, 2007
If you're worried about available and affordable health care, there are some practical things you can do like stopping these junk lawsuits that are running good doctors out of practice and forcing professionals to practice defensive medicine so they can defend themselves in a court of law. (Applause. (White House News Releases)
President Bush Visits Cleveland, Ohio Jul 11, 2007
We've got a legal system which is driving up the costs of medicine, because docs are practicing defensive medicine and driving good doctors out of practice. And it makes no sense to have a legal system that punishes good medicine. (White House News Releases)
Continue reading Jul 11, 2007
Doctors end up practicing 'defensive medicine' so a lot of antibiotics are prescribed needlessly. " Advertisement MORE LOCAL NEWS Lemoore: Coalinga: Avenal: Selma: Kingsburg: | Copyright ? 2006 Lee Newspapers. All Rights Reserved. All Lee Central California Newspapers pages are designed for screen resolutions set at 1024x768 or higher. for our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use applicable to this site.. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Interim administrator applauds leaders Jun 21, 2007
"They are free from lawsuits and they don't have to feel like they are going to lose their homes, their pensions, their college funds doing what's needed in this county. They don't have to practice defensive medicine; they can practice good medicine, because they don't have to be afraid of lawsuits.". Fiducia said it was not up to her to decide what's important to the community. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Reforms have positive effect on medical crisis Jun 17, 2007
But in 2002 and earlier, Pennsylvania s medical liability environment was encouraging the filing of frivolous suits, chasing doctors from their practices (particularly in the higher-risk specialties), increasing the costs of care through the practice of defensive medicine and financially crippling hospitals. By 2002, hospitals were facing skyrocketing premiums. (Scranton Times, PA)
New voice mail spooks Fulton Jun 2, 2007
Doctors then practice defensive medicine, lawyers defensive lawyering, and legislators just give out say-nothing sound bites. Even though this concerns only voicemail anyone in the no re: internet phones knows voice is carried over the internet in packets. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Ripple Effect: Where CSI Meets Real Law and Order May 23, 2007
"A good analogy to this situation is defensive medicine," says Marquis. "You have doctors who will order a series of very expensive and probably unnecessary tests to cover their asses. Are we going to have police officers doing that same thing?". (Time.com)
Citizens meet with Senator Apr 25, 2007
On the other side of the coin, doctors have to practice what Laughlin described as defensive medicine. They may order two or three more tests just to make sure they don t have any liability. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Legislators tackle important issues at local breakfast Apr 20, 2007
Bobb claimed doctors are practicing defensive medicine because they are afraid of malpractice suits. I used to tell a patient they had a sprained ankle, wrap it, and send them home to put it on ice, he said. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Fear of lawsuits means fewer radiologists willing to ready mammograms Apr 10, 2007
Radiologists compensate for the litigiousness of mammography by practicing defensive medicine, which by some estimates costs billions of dollars a year. The percentage of women asked to come back for additional testing after a mammogram, or the recall rate, is twice as high here as it is in Britain 12 percent versus 6 percent, according to Berlin, the mammography malpractice expert in Chicago. (Helena Independent Record)
Rx for affordability: Apr 10, 2007
"The governor's plan doesn't do anything to deal with lawsuit abuse in general, which is one of the major drivers of the cost of delivering health care and not just through the medical malpractice crisis, which is itself very significant, but also through the defensive medicine that's practiced by doctors to try to forestall lawsuits," says Taylor. "That consumes a huge amount of care that's redundant or unnecessary." Taylor believes the plan exaggerates savings and dramatically understates the... (Pennsylvania Northeast Business Journal, PA)
The cost of frivolous lawsuits is no joke Mar 22, 2007
A recent Stanford University study on defensive medicine found that if all states had passed tort reform in the early 1980s, Medicare's Health Care Finance Administration would be saving $600 million a year in heart disease procedures alone. It is disconcerting to think how far back lawsuit abuse has set an industry as critical as the field of medicine. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Report: Even the insured have trouble paying bills Mar 22, 2007
He says there are many reasons spending on health is going up, including new treatments and drugs, rising demand as the population ages and "defensive medicine" by providers worried that they will be sued if they don't run every test or offer every alternative to patients. "For too long, people have found it convenient to put any and all problems with the health sector at the doorstep of health insurance plans," says Ghose. (USA Today -- Money)
EDITORIAL: Making it easier to say 'I'm sorry' Mar 17, 2007
Physicians still have to practice defensive medicine, ordering all manner of tests to eliminate the chance of a misdiagnosis. If a physician gets the slightest hint that a patient wants to file a lawsuit, he'll be the first one to "lawyer up.". (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Opinion)
Bill lets doctors speak freely Mar 8, 2007
"There is just this lack of communication between the patient and the physician, and because of this communication gap, we have physicians practicing defensive medicine -- ordering those extra tests out of fear they might miss something. This has paralyzed medicine. When something bad happens, no one talks.'' Patterned after similar legislation in 29 other states, Senate Bill 174 says that an expression of apology or regret made by health care providers is inadmissible in any civil or... (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
Health care needs urgent reform Mar 6, 2007
Doctors practice defensive medicine. Patients want the newestand often unprovendiagnostic technology and prescription drugs, and some billing is fraudulent. (Montana Standard, MT)
Doctors facing tighter regulations Feb 22, 2007
Sadly the white paper proposals could lead to a climate of defensive medicine in which doctors are forever looking over their shoulders instead of concentrating on working in the best interest of their patients. "Professor Sir Graeme Catto, president of the GMC, said that a number of reforms had been made in the wake of the Shipman affair but that the council would fully cooperate with further changes."Regulation is a dynamic process - it should not stand still. (Adfero)
God's own country or junkyard? Feb 4, 2007
God's own country or junkyard. Sunday, February 4, 2007. (Hindustan Times, India)
Group Presents Health Care Reform Ideas To Hagel Feb 3, 2007
Decrease the practice of defensive medicine by establishing mandatory dispute resolution procedures that address malpractice claims under the basic health care package. Give all Americans free choice in the purchase of insurance plans, and give consumers clear information in billing and coding for health services. (7 KETV Omaha)
President Bush Participates in a Roundtable on Health Care Initiatives Jan 26, 2007
And it allows us to work, to take care of the patient first, not always be concerned about the defensive medicine. THE PRESIDENT: I don't think people know what you mean by defensive medicine. (White House News Releases)
Legislative frustration Jan 24, 2007
Doctors who are afraid of lawsuits practice defensive medicine, often ordering unnecessary tests, which add extra layers of cost, says Minch ... Opponents of the bill say the "defensive medicine" argument is just a stab at good medical practice and decreasing incentives for thoroughness isn't the answer to the country's broken health care system. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Go Inside John McCain's Head: Special Report Jan 20, 2007
Doctors practice "defensive medicine" to avoid suits. Ken Blackwell in Dems' No. 1 target. (Newsmax)
HMSA warns health costs rising faster again Nov 16, 2006
Hawaii has an aging population that utilizes more medical services with each year, and some in the health-care industry also think that more doctors are practicing "defensive medicine," ordering more tests to avoid criticism later for not doing enough. The $7. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Barnett, Ranzau voice concerns at forum Nov 3, 2006
We need to focus on wellness and prevention instead of defensive medicine. Ranzau urged voters to consider a third-party candidate. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
House candidates talk diversification Oct 30, 2006
I think we need to create an environment so we don't have to practice defensive medicine, she said. On the topic of immigration, Cubin suggested tightening the U.S.-Mexico border, and enforce existing laws and expanding the guest worker program. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Sebelius vs. Barnett Oct 12, 2006
Barnett - X. "You have missed the major importance of the health care reform package that I proposed, that includes providing quality health care and affordable health insurance by the year 2000 and 10. ... The end result is that by reducing the practice of defensive medicine, and the ordering of unnecessary tests and procedures, health care costs will come down and that will be translated to lower health care insurance premiums.". Sebelius - X. "I'm not going to get into a theoretical proposal... (Johnson County Sun, KS)
Rate Cuts Show Tort Reform Is Working Sep 21, 2006
They have lessened the pressure on doctors to practice defensive medicine, prescribing unnecessary tests and procedures simply because of the fear they might get sued some day. They have provided the insurance industry with a predictable exposure on which they can base their premiums. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Fact Sheet: Job Creation Continues - More Than 5.7 Million Jobs Created Since August 2003 Sep 3, 2006
Frivolous lawsuits and excessive jury awards limit access to health care by driving providers out of many communities and increase patients' costs by forcing doctors to practice defensive medicine. . (White House News Releases)
Doctors work on ways to bring comfort for sufferers of chronic, severe pain Sep 3, 2006
However, Shurman admits that part of his model is defensive medicine ---- defensive against drug authorities, which he said have unfairly targeted pain management specialists. "Seventeen percent of pain physicians have been investigated," Shurman said. (North County Times)
Left-Wing Activists' Phony Health-Care 'Crime Scene' Aug 31, 2006
Following that up with measures relieving doctors of having to protect themselves from frivolous malpractice claims through "defensive medicine," allowing small businesses to pool their resources to get the same discounts as large companies in purchasing employer health care, and expanding Medical Savings Accounts would bring down costs even more -- perhaps even approaching sane levels yet in our lifetime. Well, perhaps we shouldn t get overly ambitious. (Human Events Online)
Doc fight over Aug 25, 2006
The Act had been criticised by doctors who claimed that the hefty fines penalised them; provisions unfair; and that it would lead to doctors practising defensive medicine. There are currently about 7,500 general practitioners in the country. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Fact Sheet: Health Care Transparency: Empowering Consumers to Save on Quality Care Aug 23, 2006
They also increase patients' costs by forcing doctors to practice defensive medicine. Expanding Health IT. In 2004, the President launched an initiative to make electronic health records available to most Americans within the next 10 years. (White House News Releases)
President Bush Discusses Health Transparency in Minnesota Aug 23, 2006
Do you realize that in order to avoid lawsuits, many doctors practice what's called "defensive medicine." In other words, they prescribe medicines that may not be necessary or procedures that may not be necessary, just in case they get hauled into the court of law. As a matter of fact, it's estimated that the defensive practice of medicine costs your federal government, costs you, the taxpayer, $28 billion a year. (White House News Releases)
Insurer rates imperil MDC midwife trainingPost a Comment Aug 21, 2006
Midwifery advocates say hospitals and doctors are increasingly driven to use defensive medicine to avoid lawsuits. In 2004, 37 percent of South Florida babies were delivered by cesarean section, compared with a national average of 29 percent. (The Miami Herald)
Medical Malpractice and Patient Safety Aug 17, 2006
Although the authors did not look at defensive medicine and its negative effect on physicians' morale and how it compels many physicians to view patients as. . (New England Journal of Medicine)
Wooten: Doc, what's the cost? Jul 25, 2006
Beyond their glib Star Trekish advertising about thriving the reality of this HMO is that ALMOST every one you go to see practices defensive medicine. Occasionally I have encountered someone competent who actually takes the initiative. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Family Diary: Preventive Care Gone Batty Jul 25, 2006
I got on the phone with Charles E. Rupprecht, chief of the CDC's rabies section, who acknowledged that the guidelines often fall prey to defensive medicine. Doctors should ask detailed questions to see if PEP is necessary, he says, such as inquiring about where the bat really was and how heavily a person sleeps. (BusinessWeek)
