The Making Ethical Decisions Box "Good Finance or Bad Medicine

question 226

Multiple Choice

The Making Ethical Decisions box "Good Finance or Bad Medicine" has an important message for managers who make financial decisions. Which of the following statements summarizes this message?

• A) Managers must balance good economic decisions with socially forward thinking.
• B) Financial decisions must be based on what insurance companies are willing to pay.
• C) Checking academic credentials of recently graduated doctors is imperative due to the cost of lawsuits that patients may file if they learn that they were served by a surgeon without a license.
• D) The support of a good law firm is worth every penny a hospital might pay. The finance manager should always budget for a legal team.

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Definitions:

Kennel Owner

An individual who owns or operates a facility where dogs are housed, cared for, and sometimes bred.

Earplugs

Small devices inserted into the ear canal to protect the ears from loud noises, water, foreign bodies, or excessive wind.

Headache Medicine

Medication specifically designed to relieve symptoms of headaches, including tension and migraine types.

Injunctions

Legal orders issued by a court requiring a person or entity to do or cease doing a specific action.