A recent survey of physicians conducted by the VA Outcomes Group and the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice reveals that they feel that they are over-treating their patients. Many physicians indicate that this is caused by pressures caused by the fear of malpractice suits, the realignment of financial incentives towards more aggressive treatment, and shortened time to spend with patients.
A report about the survey is published in the September 26 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine.
Source: Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice News Release
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