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Module 3 Assignment Description:
Thorough Discussion of Ethical Considerations in Managed Care: Managed care presents numerous ethical considerations, one of which revolves around the potential conflict of interest between cost containment and patient care. Discussing the ethical implications of financial constraints on medical decisions, the balance between providing quality care and managing costs, and the impact on the physician-patient relationship would be crucial.
Explanation of American College of Surgeons Fellowship: Provide a comprehensive explanation of how the American College of Surgeons confers a fellowship. This should encompass the eligibility criteria, application process, evaluation criteria, and the significance of achieving fellowship status in the context of surgical practice.
Limitations Set by MCOs and Concerns About Financial Inducements: Explore three specific limitations that Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) may attempt to impose in an effort to reduce costs, particularly through financial incentives for physicians. Discuss the concerns related to these inducements, considering their potential impact on patient care, ethical considerations, and the overall quality of healthcare services.
Medical Doctoral Abbreviations and Specialties: Compile a list of medical doctoral abbreviations used to address physicians holding various specialties. Include the abbreviations and their corresponding specialties. Examples may include but are not limited to:
MD: Medical Doctor (General Practice)
DO: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
DDS: Doctor of Dental Surgery
DPM: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
DVM: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
PhD: Doctor of Philosophy (used for medical researchers)
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Thoroughly discuss one of the ethical considerations and questions concerning managed care.
Assignment Expectations
Thoroughly explain how the American College of Surgeons confers a fellowship.
List 3 things that an MCO may attempt to limit that results in concerns because of the offer of financial inducements to physicians who order fewer tests and hospitalizations for their patients.
The designation doctor (Dr.) is the proper way of addressing someone who holds a doctoral degree. Besides being an MD (Medical Doctor) some specialties have their own distinction and abbreviations that are used. List as many medical doctoral abbreviations you can find on the internet and what the abbreviation stands for that designates a medical doctor and their specialty area.
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