Obstetricians May Stop Doing Deliveries and Provide Only Gynecologic Services

question 13

Multiple Choice

Obstetricians may stop doing deliveries and provide only gynecologic services in response to high malpractice insurance costs. What is this an example of?

• A) Malpractice
• B) Withdrawal of services
• C) Decline in fee for service
• D) The free rider problem

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