Ryan Learned That He Needs Extensive Tommy John Surgery to Repair

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Multiple Choice

Ryan learned that he needs extensive Tommy John surgery to repair his blown-out elbow from pitching for several years in the minor leagues.The surgery and subsequent therapy will take upwards of six months.As he ponders his fate and future during the next several months,he happens to come upon the Making Ethical Decisions box about global healthcare,found in his business textbook.Which of the following statements could likely occur?

• A)In order to cut costs,his team may recommend that Ryan use the services of foreign medical professionals now practicing in the U.S.Even though they perform their work in U.S.hospitals,these surgeons charge sports teams reasonable prices for their services.
• B)It is recommended that he avoid foreign medical professionals because baseball is a U.S.sport.Foreign surgeons do not yet have the experience to perform orthopedic sports injury type surgeries,unless the surgeries are soccer injuries.
• C)Unlike international sports teams,minor league teams in the U.S.are behind the times.If he had hired-on with a Japanese baseball team,he would not have high medical bills,but U.S.minor league teams are not known to carry insurance.
• D)It would not be surprising for Ryan's insurance company to recommend that the surgery and therapy be performed abroad,at a medical facility in another country that partners with the insurance company.

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Competitive Market

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Resource Use

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Pollution

The introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment, causing adverse effects on living organisms and ecosystems.

Property Rights

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