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Threat of complaints has led GPs to practice 'defensive medicine'
Family doctors said they are more inclined to prescribe certain medicines, refer patients to specialists or spend longer writing notes to prevent a backlash.
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independent.co.uk
‘Defensive medicine’: The method some GPs are using to avoid patient complaints
In a recent survey, 78 per cent of GPs agreed that the threat of complaints had led them to practise more defensive medicine than they feel is best for their patient
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dailymail.com
Threat of complaints has led GPs to practice 'defensive medicine'
Family doctors said they are more inclined to prescribe certain medicines, refer patients to specialists or spend longer writing notes to prevent a backlash.
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Four out of five GPs practise 'defensive medicine' as complaints soar
Family doctors said they are more inclined to prescribe certain medicines, refer patients to specialists or spend longer writing notes to prevent a backlash.
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Fear of complaints driving unnecessary referrals and prescriptions, GPs warn
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