What is meant by the term "defensive medicine"?
A) Patients are more likely to sue a physician today than 50 years ago.
B) Malpractice insurance costs have risen sharply over the past 50 years.
C) Physicians order more diagnostic tests than before as a defense against a possible lawsuit.
D) Performing diagnostic tests in the medical office increases the overhead or cost of doing business.
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