HCISPP · Question #296
When providers deliver unnecessary services with the objective of protection themselves against lawsuits, this practice is called
The correct answer is A. defensive medicine. Defensive medicine refers to ordering extra tests, imaging, consultations, or procedures whose primary purpose is reducing legal liability rather than improving patient outcomes. It is a significant driver of excess healthcare spending. Supplier-induced demand (B) is a related…
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When providers deliver unnecessary services with the objective of protection themselves against lawsuits, this practice is called
Options
- Adefensive medicine
- Bsupplier-induced demand
- Cprimary protection
- Dlegal risk
How the community answered
(54 responses)- A89% (48)
- B4% (2)
- C2% (1)
- D6% (3)
Explanation
Defensive medicine refers to ordering extra tests, imaging, consultations, or procedures whose primary purpose is reducing legal liability rather than improving patient outcomes. It is a significant driver of excess healthcare spending. Supplier-induced demand (B) is a related but distinct concept-it refers to providers recommending more services to increase their own revenue, not to avoid litigation. Options C and D are not standard healthcare terminology.
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