Radiologists Are Among the Top 10 Most-Sued Specialists
Nearly two thirds of radiologists said they had been sued at least once, and they tended to report higher malpractice insurance premiums than physicians overall.
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Nearly two thirds of radiologists said they had been sued at least once, and they tended to report higher malpractice insurance premiums than physicians overall.
Four out of five orthopedists said they had been sued at least once, and most physicians were surprised by the malpractice lawsuit.
Over half of respondents said they paid more than $10,000 annually for malpractice insurance, despite not ranking in the top 10 of most sued specialties.
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