Managed care ethics: an emergency? Ann Emerg Med 1996 Dec;28(6):683-9
Date
12/01/1996Pubmed ID
8953960DOI
10.1016/s0196-0644(96)70094-xScopus ID
2-s2.0-0029826632 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 7 CitationsAbstract
The rapid expansion of cost-consciousness and managed care into the medical marketplace has challenged the autonomy of physicians and patients. These challenges have taken a variety of forms, including limitations on reimbursement and restrictions on the amount and type of emergency care patients may receive. Challenges aside, the economic agenda of managed care must not threaten the primacy of patient welfare. The fidelity of the emergency physician-patient relationship and the integrity of the medical profession hangs in the balance.
Author List
Larkin GL, Adams JG, Derse AR, Iserson KV, Gotthold WEAuthor
Arthur R. Derse MD, JD Director, Professor in the Institute for Health and Equity department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Emergency Medical ServicesEthics, Professional
Humans
Insurance, Health, Reimbursement
Managed Care Programs
Patient Advocacy
Physician-Patient Relations
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Referral and Consultation
