How can we change the usage of defensive medicine as consumers? As healthcare providers?

Perception of Resources Spent on Defensive Medicine and History of Being Sued Among Hospitalists Methods: - National survey of 1,753 hospitalist identified through SHM membership Outcomes: - Reported percent of resources spent on defensive medicine - How many reported being sued Results: - Estimated that 38% of costs are due to defensive medicine Saint S et al. Jan 2018