Cross-sectional survey on defensive practices and defensive behaviours among Israeli psychiatrists

Conclusions This study provides evidence that DP is well established in the routine clinical daily practice of psychiatrists. Further studies are needed to reveal whether DP effectively protects psychiatrists from malpractice suits or, rather, if it impedes providing quality psychiatric care and represents an economic burden that leads to more harm for the patient.
Source: BMJ Open - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: Open access, Medical management, Mental health Research Source Type: research