Ryan Learned That He Needs Extensive Tommy John Surgery to Repair

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Multiple Choice

Ryan learned that he needs extensive Tommy John surgery to repair his blown-out elbow from pitching for several years in the minor leagues. The surgery and subsequent therapy will take upwards of six months. As he ponders his fate and future during the next several months, he happens to come upon the Making Ethical Decisions box about global healthcare, found in his business textbook. Which of the following statements could likely occur?

• A)In order to cut costs, his team may recommend that Ryan use the services of foreign medical professionals now practicing in the U.S. Even though they perform their work in U.S. hospitals, these surgeons charge sports teams reasonable prices for their services.
• B)It is recommended that he avoid foreign medical professionals because baseball is a U.S. sport. Foreign surgeons do not yet have the experience to perform orthopedic sports injury type surgeries, unless the surgeries are soccer injuries.
• C)Unlike international sports teams, minor league teams in the U.S. are behind the times. If he had hired-on with a Japanese baseball team, he would not have high medical bills, but U.S. minor league teams are not known to carry insurance.
• D)It would not be surprising for Ryan's insurance company to recommend that the surgery and therapy be performed abroad, at a medical

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Definitions:

Community Events

Public gatherings or activities organized for the people living in a specific area to participate in or enjoy.

Folk Medicine

A system of healing and health maintenance observed in traditional cultures, often involving natural remedies and practices handed down through generations.

Curandero

A traditional healer in Latin American cultures who uses folk remedies and spiritual guidance to treat ailments.

Western Medicine

A system of medicine practiced by healthcare professionals that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases using conventional methods.