Exclusive Ethics Survey Results: Doctors Struggle With Tougher-Than-Ever Dilemmas

November 11, 2010

Liability and Medical Error Issues

4. Is it acceptable to perform a procedure that isn't medically warranted, for reasons of defensive medicine?

Yes, 16.1%
No, 61.3%
It depends, 22.7%

5. Are there times when it's acceptable to cover up or avoid revealing a mistake if that mistake would not cause harm to the patient?

Yes, 19.0%
No, 60.1%
It depends, 20.9%

6. Are there times when it's acceptable to cover up or avoid revealing a mistake if that mistake would potentially or likely harm the patient?

Yes, 1.6%
No, 94.9%
It depends, 3.5%

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Cite this: Leslie Kane. Exclusive Ethics Survey Results: Doctors Struggle With Tougher-Than-Ever Dilemmas - Medscape - Nov 11, 2010.

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