When Cody Went to the Physician with a Sore Elbow,after

question 59

Multiple Choice

When Cody went to the physician with a sore elbow,after hearing Cody's symptoms and examining the elbow manually,Cody's physician had two options:
(1) prescribe an anti-inflammatory drug and advise Cody to abstain from vigorous physical activity for a period;or
(2) advise Cody to undergo a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam,a costly diagnostic procedure.
Which of the following physicians is more likely to go with option (2) ?

• A)A physician who is compensated under conventional health insurance.
• B)A physician in an HMO plan.
• C)A physician who is concerned about the marginal cost of MRI.
• D)Any physician will recommend option (2).

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