This graph presents the most common reasons for malpractice suits against U.S. physicians as of 2015. It was found that failure to diagnose and patients suffering an abnormal injury were the most common reasons for physicians being sued, each accounting for 31 percent of the total.
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Becker's Hospital Review. (January 8, 2016). Most common reasons for malpractice suits against U.S. physicians as of 2015 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 26, 2026, from /statistics/592038/top-reasons-for-which-us-physicians-are-sued/
Becker's Hospital Review. "Most common reasons for malpractice suits against U.S. physicians as of 2015." Chart. January 8, 2016. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 26, 2026. /statistics/592038/top-reasons-for-which-us-physicians-are-sued/
Becker's Hospital Review. (2016). Most common reasons for malpractice suits against U.S. physicians as of 2015. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 26, 2026. /statistics/592038/top-reasons-for-which-us-physicians-are-sued/
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Most common reasons for malpractice suits against U.S. physicians as of 2015 [Graph], Becker's Hospital Review, January 8, 2016. [Online]. Available: /statistics/592038/top-reasons-for-which-us-physicians-are-sued/
