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probability of switching physicians. We also study whether a physician with unfavorable characteristics, as perceived by patients … patients, has a huge effect on the volume of patients switching physicians. We also find that although physicians who … experience patient shortages in general provide more services to their patients than physicians who have enough patients, the …
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To contain healthcare cost and improve quality, there is an on-going debate regarding the impact of different reimbursement schemes on patient welfare. In this paper, we examine two commonly used reimbursement schemes: (1) a Fee-For-Service (FFS) reimbursement scheme under which health care...
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Background: Informed consent (IC) is a legally enforceable right in South Africa based on constitutionally protected rights to bodily integrity and well-being. In terms of the law, patients cannot be involved in medical treatment or research without IC. Healthcare providers must inform patients...
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