The potential pitfalls of open access endoscopy
While I consider myself to be an ethical practitioner, I am not perfect, and neither is the medical profession. I will present a recurrent ethical dilemma to my fair and balanced readers and await their judgment.
Our gastroenterology practice, like all of our competitors, has an open access endoscopy option. This permits a physician to refer a patient to us for a colonoscopy, without the need for an initial office visit.
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Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Michael Kirsch, MD Tags: Conditions GI Source Type: blogs
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