Malpractice Stress Syndrome and Defensive Medicine in Surgical Specialties: Evidence From Urologists in Turkey
Malpractice stress and defensive medicine are highly prevalent among Turkish urologists. These behaviors reflect physicians' psychological burden and influence clinical decision-making. Professional support and legislative reforms are essential to mitigate malpractice-related stress and reduce defensive practices.
Authors
- Aykut Başer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0457-512X)
- Alper Şimşek (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0513-4505)
Institutions
- Balıkesir University (TR)
- Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Urology
- Published
- 2025-11-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/iju.70302
- Primary Topic
- Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00