The Indiana Federation of Dentists Required Its Members Not to Provide

question 209

Multiple Choice

The Indiana Federation of Dentists required its members not to provide insurance companies with patient x-rays. The FTC sued the Federation, claiming that it violated the antitrust laws. The Supreme Court held that dentists:

• A) were free to decide whether to give records to the insurance companies or not
• B) did not have to give their records to the insurance companies, and the FTC could not sue
• C) could not ban together to conspire in restraint of trade against the insurance companies
• D) had an ethical duty to protect patients' records, so the Federation's position was upheld
• E) none of the other choices

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Definitions:

Cardiac Muscle

A type of involuntary striated muscle found exclusively in the heart, responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.

Skeletal Muscle

A type of striated muscle tissue that is attached to bones, enabling voluntary movement of the body through contraction and relaxation.

Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle tissue found in the walls of hollow organs (such as intestines and blood vessels) that contracts involuntarily, controlled by the autonomic nervous system.

Skeletal Muscle

Skeletal muscle is a type of striated muscle tissue that is attached to bones by tendons and is under voluntary control, enabling movement of the skeleton.