Question

physician and her husband, who is not a licensed health care provider, plan to open a medical practice where each own half of the practice. Which statement is correct with regard to this proposed business arrangement

Answer 1

The correct statement with regard to this proposed business arrangement is that non-licensed individuals may have conflicts of interest that could compromise the quality of care.

Option A is correct

In most jurisdictions, the proposed business arrangement between the physician and her husband would be considered illegal due to the corporate practice of medicine (CPOM) doctrine, which prohibits non-licensed individuals from owning or controlling medical practices.

The CPOM doctrine is designed to protect patients by ensuring that medical care is provided by qualified and licensed professionals. In the case of the physician and her husband, the husband's ownership interest in the practice could create a conflict of interest.

Complete question:

A. Non-licensed individuals may have conflicts of interest that could compromise the quality of care.

B. Non-licensed individuals have the knowledge or expertise to make sound decisions about medical care.

C. Non-licensed individuals may be subject to the same ethical and professional standards as licensed physicians.