Reasons for acting defensively | N (%) |
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I wanted to cover myself legally. | 157 (38.0) |
I was worried about overlooking a serious illness | 143 (34.7) |
I did not have the time to discuss with the patient. | 140 (33.9) |
I wanted to reassure the patient. | 133 (32.2) |
Pressure from patients | 115 (27.8) |
Pressure from relatives | 92 (22.6) |
I was worried that the patient would complain about me (e.g., press, medical association). | 76 (18.4) |
I was afraid of negative evaluation on internet platforms. | 42 (10.2) |
The patient had private health insurance. | 29 (7.0) |
Peer pressure | 24 (5.8) |