Physicians perceived HMOs had a ______ effect on the physician-patient relationship by limiting time spent with patients, reducing freedom to make clinical decisions, and deterring the ordering of expensive tests/procedures.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


negative

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

Penicillin was discovered by:

A) Roentgen. B) Fleming. C) Lister. D) Jenner.

Health Professions

Water spray fixed systems provide protection to all of the following EXCEPT:

A. Class A materials. B. Class D materials. C. electrical equipment. D. flammable gaseous materials.

Health Professions

Computer systems, encounter forms, charge tickets, and code books should be updated _____

A) periodically B) biannually C) quarterly D) annually

Health Professions

Which of the following definitions best describes the field of "sports medicine"?

A. An association that includes few professional organizations B. A team that includes a physician, an athletic trainer, and a coach C. Doctors who take care of athletes D. Different specialized areas related to performance enhancement and injury care

Health Professions