An opinion column in the Wall Street Journal observed about "defensive medicine" that "many physici…

An opinion column in the Wall Street Journal observed about quot;defensive medicine quot; that quot;many physicians maintain that fear of lawsuits significantly affects the practice of medicine, and that reform of the malpractice system is crucial for containing costs. quot; Is there another economic explanation- apart from fear of lawsuits- for why doctors may end up ordering unnecessary tests and other medical procedures? Briefly explain.

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