A Medical Doctor Who Specializes in a Particular Field (E

question 18

Multiple Choice

A medical doctor who specializes in a particular field (e.g., surgery) generally earns more than a general practitioner because

• A)of greater education and training requirements
• B)of differences in labor mobility
• C)a general practitioner is more likely to work in an urban area
• D)of discrimination
• E)a general practitioner treats a greater number of patients per day

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