The Duties of a Primary Care Physician (PCP) in a Health

question 87

Multiple Choice

The duties of a primary care physician (PCP) in a health maintenance organization (HMO) include:

• A) acting as a gatekeeper to services.
• B) coordinating patient care.
• C) referring patients to specialists.
• D) all of the above.

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