Which of the Following Examples Reflects One of the Ethical

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples reflects one of the ethical issues in managed care?

• A) Bert chooses a doctor based on his proximity, not because the doctor is the best one for his needs.
• B) Under the ACA, Juana is accepted by a health care insurer even though she was diagnosed with lupus five years ago.
• C) Priya, a medical doctor, does not reveal details of her patient's mental health situation to the patient's family members.
• D) Amelia's doctor must alter her cancer treatments when the reviewing physician deems the preferred treatment plan too aggressive.

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Medicaid

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