Which specialists are most likely to sue other physicians? 6 statistics

Here are the six specialists most likely to sue other physicians whose mistakes were harmful, according to Medscape Malpractice Report 2015: Why Most Doctors Get Sued.

•    Anesthesiologists — 25 percent
•    Radiologists — 25 percent
•    Orthopedists — 19 percent
•    Surgery specialists — 19 percent
•    Internal/family medicine specialists — 17 percent
•    OB-GYN & Women's health specialists — 17 percent

Note: Medscape surveyed nearly 4,000 primary care physicians and selected specialists.

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