Using the Physician-Control Model to Explain Hospital Behavior Leads to Which

question 3

Multiple Choice

Using the physician-control model to explain hospital behavior leads to which of the following conclusions?

• A)Other medical inputs tend to be over used to maximize physicians' productivity.
• B)The use of operating rooms will be maximized with little excess capacity.
• C)Physicians will strive to utilize the nursing staff efficiently.
• D)All investment decisions will be based on optimal resource use.
• E)All of the above are conclusions of the physician-control model.

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