Question

Which of the following statements about defensive medicine is true?

A. It's motivated by the needs of the patient.
B. It can mean excessive medical tests.
C. Insurance companies encourage it.
D. It's the result of fewer malpractice claims.

Answer 1

the answer is B it can mean excessive medical test, i just took the test

Answer 2

B. It can mean excessive medical tests.

Step-by-step explanation:

Defensive medicine is a way to prevent disease before it appears. People go to the doctor to check if their health is good and some tests are requested. Sometimes the doctor asks for more tests than necessary. This is common in this type of prevention. The person does several tests and maybe one or none points out an abnormality. Health insurance does not like this because it increases costs. However, some experts suggest that this is a good alternative, as this may avoid higher costs in the future for treating the disease that arises.