35 43 Although the overall effect and cost of the practice of defensive medicine has not been established in the UK, it is thought to represent a highly significant strain on healthcare resources and in the USA, it is estimated to cost $46 billion annually. 44 There has been great focus by the UK government through initiatives such as ‘The Maternal and Neonatal Health Safety Collaborative’ 45 to implement strategies which aim to improve maternity safety and outcomes.
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Burnout, well-being and defensive medical practice among obstetricians and gynaecologists in the UK: cross-sectional survey study.
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