What Is the Term for a Medical Care System in Which

question 31

Multiple Choice

What is the term for a medical care system in which the government owns and operates most medical facilities and employs most physicians?

• A)health maintenance organization (HMO)
• B)socialized medicine
• C)private fee system
• D)capitalist medicine

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Definitions:

American Medical Association (AMA)

A professional association for physicians and medical students that seeks to promote the art and science of medicine for the betterment of public health.

Code of Medical Ethics

A set of guidelines developed to help medical professionals conduct their duties with integrity, professionalism, and respect for patient rights.

Professional Conduct

Ethical and professional behavior expected of individuals in a particular profession, adhering to standards and guidelines of their field.

Distributive Justice

The principle concerned with the fair and equitable allocation of resources among diverse members of a community.