The Corporate Practice of Medicine: Ethical Implications of Orthopaedic Surgery Practice Ownership by Non-Physicians.
J Bone Joint Surg Am
; 102(11): e53, 2020 Jun 03.
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ABSTRACT
There has been an upsurge in the number of practices owned by non-physicians. With orthopaedic surgery as the next frontier in this market, orthopaedists need to consider the ethical consequences of such acquisitions. The history and trends of practice ownership are reviewed alongside how laws shifted to reflect a changing health-care climate. The 4 tenets of bioethics (beneficence, nonmaleficence, autonomy, and justice) are explored with regard to practice acquisition by non-physician entities. Although non-physician-owned corporations and private equity firms provide liquidity to the health-care sector, there are ethical concerns that may ultimately impact patient care. Orthopaedic surgeons must be cautious when engaging in acquisitions with non-physician-owned entities, as the goals of each party may not align. This may yield situations that infringe on the basic principles of bioethics for both physician and patient.
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Colección:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Ortopedia
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Propiedad
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Administración de la Práctica Médica
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Corporaciones Profesionales
Aspecto:
Equity_inequality
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Ethics
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Bone Joint Surg Am
Año:
2020
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Article