Health plan administrators are designing methods to assure that consumers have appropriate access to emergency services. Which standard should guide the development of these methods?
1. That of a reasonable physician
2. That of a prudent layperson
3. That of an ethical insurance provider
4. That of a prudent and reasonable nurse
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Rationale: The standard of a reasonable physician would exclude many situations for which people believe they should seek emergency care.
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