Dangers of Accepting "Normal" X-Rays in Differential Diagnosis

[dshobbies]

In my opinion not ordering appropriate tests is malpractice. HMOs may be exempt from bringing suit but doctors are not. Pain and suffering is a causable action even if a delay of years hasn't resulted in additional damage. I'm not advocating sueing every time a test is not ordered but isn't the first line of the hypocritic oath "First do no harm"? Oops, was that a Freudian slip?