Variation in Cardiologists’ Propensity to Test and Treat

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F. Lee Lucas · Dialog Semiconductor (Germany)

Patricia M. Gallagher · White River Junction VA Medical Center

Andrea E. Siewers · White River Junction VA Medical Center

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Variability in cardiologists' propensity to test and treat partly underlies regional variation in utilization of general health and cardiology services. The factor most closely associated with this propensity was fear of malpractice suits. This factor may be an appropriate target of intervention.

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Healthcare Policy and Management Healthcare cost, quality, practices Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues

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Published in: Circulation Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes

Volume 3, Issue 3, pp. 253-260

DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.108.840009

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