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defensive medicine

noun

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  1. The practice of recommending a diagnostic test or medical treatment that is not…

    The practice of recommending a diagnostic test or medical treatment that is not necessarily the best option for the patient, but mainly serves to protect the physician against a potential malpractice lawsuit from the patient.

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