According to a recent survey conducted by Merritt, Hawkins and Associates (MHA), a national physician search and consulting firm, 62% of the residents they surveyed are concerned about medical liability issues. This is an increase from 59% in 1995. The survey sampled 325 residents from 34 states.
To view the entire survey you may go to, http://www.merritthawkins.com/merritthawkins/surveys.jsp