A Physician Who Owns a Medical Practice Decides His Malpractice

question 22

Multiple Choice

A physician who owns a medical practice decides his malpractice insurance is too expensive and drops the policy. Which of the following aspects of this physician's practice will impact the physician the most?

• A) attracting new patients
• B) attracting competent staff
• C) receiving payment from insurance companies for services provided for patients
• D) maintaining membership in physician organizations
• E) having hospital privileges

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Definitions:

Fresh Perspective

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Mental Set

A psychological tendency to approach problems in a certain way based on previous experiences and successes.

Problem

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