01:920:210 Study Guide - Final Guide: Consumerism, Managed Care
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2- physicians efforts at peer regulation- rules of etiquette restricts the evaluation of work. Docs overlook faults in order to maintain group harmony; probably because it s. 3- autonomy is granted conditionally- assumption that it will resolve significant issues in. Beginning of 21st century- situation changed; many doctors work in managed care. Dissatisfaction found to mostly have economic and social origins. Rising financial costs, failure to provide quality care. The choices of clients acts as a form of social control over professionals. Important features for a positive relationship between doctor and patient: trust, 1- laypersons judge technical performance regardless of competency. Book notes (for final)- chapter 13- the physician in a changing society. Physician authority in the 20th century- unquestioning; today- more questioning. Early 20th century- majority of physicians worked on a solo basis as and individual fee-for- service private practitioner practice of some type or another.
