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defensive medicine
noun
- the practice by a physician of ordering many tests or consultations as a means of self-protection against charges of malpractice in the event of an unfavorable outcome of treatment.
defensive medicine
noun
- the practice by a doctor of ordering extensive, often unnecessary tests in order to minimize liability if accused of negligence
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Word History and Origins
Origin of defensive medicine1
First recorded in 1965–70
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