Four in five GPs order extra tests or refer more due to fear of being sued A fear of being sued is leading the vast majority of GPs to practise medicine more defensively, a survey of 1,300 family doctors suggests. by Emma Bower Sign in to continue Sign In Email address Password Stay signed in Trouble signing in? Reset password: Click here Need help? Email us Register FREE Limited free articles a month Free email bulletins Register Now Register Now Take a 30-day trial Join MIMS now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Join GPOnline now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Sign Up Sign Up