Peer Pressure And Malpractice Fears Fuel Extra Tests

By Nadja Popovich Fear about being sued for malpractice is, as you might expect, one of the main reasons doctors would order heart testing for patients, even if they aren't so sure the tests are absolutely necessary. Time for a test? (iStockphoto Read More...

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Posted Apr 15 2010, 01:05 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News