Bmc Health Serv Res
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Bmc Health Serv Res · Apr 2015
ReviewCan shared decision-making reduce medical malpractice litigation? A systematic review.
To explore the likely influence and impact of shared decision-making on medical malpractice litigation and patients' intentions to initiate litigation. ⋯ Given the lack of empirical data, there is insufficient evidence to determine whether or not shared decision-making and the use of decision support interventions can reduce medical malpractice litigation. Further investigation is required.