Predictors of Defensive Practices among Italian Psychiatrists: Additional Findings from a National Survey

<i>Background</i>: Defensive medicine is characterized by medical decisions made primarily as a precaution against potential malpractice claims. For psychiatrists, professional responsibility encompasses not only the appropriateness of diagnosis and treatment but also the effects of thei...

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Published in:	Medicina
Main Authors:	Donato Morena, Nicola Di Fazio, Pasquale Scognamiglio, Giuseppe Delogu, Benedetta Baldari, Luigi Cipolloni, Paola Frati, Vittorio Fineschi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Subjects:	defensive medicine professional liability malpractice position of guarantee duty of care forensic psychiatry
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/59/11/1928